Anselm
Discover the meaning and origin of the name Anselm
Anselm
Anselm is a french boy's name meaning "Variant of ansel: follower; one who follows a nobleman; a divine helmet the name of a saint".
Anselm is a boy name of french origin meaning "Variant of ansel: follower; one who follows a nobleman; a divine helmet the name of a saint". It has 2 syllables.
- Origin
- french
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
Meaning compiled from public name lists.
Meaning
Variant of ansel: follower; one who follows a nobleman; a divine helmet the name of a saint
Popularity
Quick answers about Anselm
What does Anselm mean?
Anselm is a boy name of french origin meaning "Variant of ansel: follower; one who follows a nobleman; a divine helmet the name of a saint".
Is Anselm a rare name?
Yes. Anselm does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.
Names with a similar meaning to Anselm
Anselm means "Variant of ansel: follower; one who follows a nobleman; a divine helmet the name of a saint" — these names share that spirit.
- James — "Supplanter, one who follows" (hebrew)
Questions parents ask about Anselm
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