Etsel is an uncommon given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "God is my oath" or "I am God's oath." It is often used as a feminine name but can also be considered unisex. Etsel is typically pronounced /ET-səl/, with the stress on the first syllable. The name has gained some popularity in recent years due to its unique sound and meaningful origin, although it remains relatively rare compared to more traditional names.
"Etsel appears to have been a moderately popular name between 1920 and 1932, with its highest popularity occurring during the years 1929, 1931, and 1932, each of which saw six births. Overall, there were twenty-three Etsels born during this period."