With divine protection
Ansel is a Germanic name derived from the elements 'ans', referring to a deity or god, and 'helm', meaning helmet or protection. It shares the same roots as the more common name Anselm. While historically rare in the United States, it carries a sophisticated, artistic weight due to its association with famous photography.
Less common today
Ansel isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,129 in 2018.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
Renowned landscape photographer and environmentalist
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Saint, philosopher, and theologian