Ansell is of Germanic origin, derived from Old Norse elements 'ans-', meaning 'god', and '-ull', signifying 'power'. It is a unisex name, although it's more commonly used for males. The name Ansell has been scarce in popularity rankings but has appeared sporadically in various countries over the years.
The name Ansell was given to six babies born in the year 1933, with no other recorded births of this name before or after that year.