What origin is the name Ancil?

Ancil comes from french naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Ancil a popular name?

Ancil is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Ancil?

Names from the same french tradition pair naturally with Ancil — for example Charlotte, Isabelle, Josephine. You can browse more on our french names page.

Ancil

Q: Is Ancil a rare name?

Yes. Ancil does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Ancil

Ancil

Boy

french

2 syllables

Ancil is a french boy's name meaning "Of French origin, this name describes an adherent or follower of a nobleman. It historically denoted a person of loyal service.".

With french roots, Ancil is a boy name that means "Of French origin, this name describes an adherent or follower of a nobleman. It historically denoted a person of loyal service.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: french
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Of French origin, this name describes an adherent or follower of a nobleman. It historically denoted a person of loyal service.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Ancil

Very rare in US records

What does Ancil mean?

Ancil is a boy name of french origin meaning "Of French origin, this name describes an adherent or follower of a nobleman. It historically denoted a person of loyal service.".