God's helmet or follower of a nobleman
Ancel is a rare medieval name with dual roots. It is often considered a diminutive of Anselm, a Germanic name meaning 'divine helmet,' or derived from the Old French word 'ancelle,' referring to a servant or attendant.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Ancel in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American landscape photographer and environmentalist
American physiologist who studied the influence of diet on health
