Ranzel
Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Ranzel
Ranzel derives from the Germanic elements "rand" (rim, edge, shield) and "sel" (self, willing), meaning "shield-willing" or one ready for battle.
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Etymology
Ranzel derives from the Germanic elements "rand" (rim, edge, shield) and "sel" (self, willing), meaning "shield-willing" or one ready for battle. The name has Germanic/Old High German roots and was used historically in German-speaking regions, with limited modern usage primarily in German and Dutch cultures.
Ranzel currently ranks #9,612 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1999.
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