Ansel is a name derived from the same root as Anselm, a medieval Germanic name of uncertain meaning, perhaps view 'follower of a nobleman' or 'with divine protection'. Notable people with the name include:
Given name Ansel Adams (1902–1984), American photographer and environmentalist Ansel Briggs (1806–1881), American politician Ansel Elgort (born 1994), American actor and musician Ansel Elkins (born 1982), American poet Ansel Galimov (born 1991), Russian ice hockey player Ansel Franklin Hall (1894–1962), American naturalist Ansel Haugsjaa (born 2004), American luger Ansel Krut (born 1959), South African painter Ansel Sterling (1782–1853), American politician Ansel Talbert (1912–1987), American aviation journalist Ansel Walling (1824–1896), American politician Ansel Watrous (1835–1927), American newspaper editor and historian Ansel Williamson (1806–1881), American thoroughbred horse racing trainer Ansel Wong (born 1945), Trinidadian cultural and political activist Edgar Ansel Mowrer (1892–1977), American journalist
Surname Dominique Ansel (born 1977), French pastry chef Elise Ansel (born 1962), American painter Julius Ansel (1908–1965), American politician Karen Ansel, American visual effects designer Martin Frederick Ansel (1850–1945), American politician Ruth Ansel (born 1938), American graphic designer Talvikki Ansel (born 1962), American poet