Ancel Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationAN-sel / ˈæn.səlFrench; Latin
Meaning
French: 'noble'; Latin: 'messenger'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Ancel has roots in both French and Latin cultures. In French, it is derived from 'Ansel', which means 'noble'. The Latin origin relates to the term for 'messenger', indicating a role of importance. Ancel has been used historically in various regions, particularly in France.
Similar Names
Variants
- Ansel
- Ancelin
International Variants
- Ansel (German)
- Anselmo (Italian)
- Anselm (German)
Famous people named Ancel
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Fictional characters named Ancel
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ancel was first seen in the United States in 1883. Ancel has ranked as high as #844 nationally, which occurred in 1919, and has been most popular in Kentucky, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Ancel has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ancel (1937)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| KY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1883 | 5 |
| 1884 | 6 |
| 1885 | 5 |
| 1897 | 5 |
| 1904 | 6 |
| 1905 | 6 |
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1912 | 8 |
| 1913 | 8 |
| 1914 | 22 |
| 1915 | 22 |
| 1916 | 16 |
| 1917 | 22 |
| 1918 | 22 |
| 1919 | 25 |
| 1920 | 17 |
| 1921 | 14 |
| 1922 | 21 |
| 1923 | 21 |
| 1924 | 14 |
| 1925 | 20 |
| 1926 | 13 |
| 1927 | 15 |
| 1928 | 19 |
| 1929 | 13 |
| 1930 | 12 |
| 1931 | 20 |
| 1932 | 14 |
| 1933 | 12 |
| 1934 | 9 |
| 1935 | 15 |
| 1936 | 9 |
| 1937 | 10 |
| 1938 | 11 |
| 1939 | 7 |
| 1940 | 13 |
| 1941 | 16 |
| 1942 | 12 |
| 1943 | 7 |
| 1944 | 13 |
| 1946 | 10 |
| 1947 | 12 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1949 | 9 |
| 1950 | 11 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1953 | 7 |
| 1954 | 7 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1960 | 8 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1966 | 9 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 10 |