Ancel
Ancel is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Servant or divine protection.
Origin and history
Ancel is a surname and masculine given name of Old French origin, originally derived from Ansel, a diminutive of Anselm. The underlying Germanic elements mean divine helm or protection of God. It is historically rare in the United States, appearing primarily in early to mid-20th century birth records.
Popularity in the United States
751 babies in the United States have been named Ancel since 1880. It ranks #3925 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- KY (40 %)
- MO (20 %)
- OK (20 %)
- TX (20 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 16 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 17 |
| 1910-1920 | 145 |
| 1920-1930 | 167 |
| 1930-1940 | 119 |
| 1940-1950 | 97 |
| 1950-1960 | 48 |
| 1960-1970 | 34 |
| 1970-1980 | 11 |
| 1980-1990 | 6 |
| 1990-2000 | 10 |
| 2000-2010 | 21 |
| 2010-2019 | 55 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Ancel developed in medieval France as a pet form of the Germanic name Anselm.
- In Old French, 'ancel' could also mean a male servant or vassal.