Anselm

German

"with divine protection"

Anselm Origin and Meaning

The name Anselm is a boy's name of German origin meaning "with divine protection".

A somewhat solemn appellation, Anselm is a saint's name, connected to the twelfth century archbishop of Canterbury, and in modern times tied to the German neo-expressionist painter Anselm Kiefer.

Anselm Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1197 on Nameberry

Anselm Popularity

• 1197 Nameberry 2024

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Famous People Named Anselm

• Saint Anselm of Canterbury Italian,born abbot and theologian
• Anselm Kiefer German painter and sculptor
• Anselm Feuerbach German painter
• Anselm of Laon French theologian
• Anselm Joseph McLaurin American politician; 34th Governor of Mississippi

Anselm in Pop Culture

• Saint Anselm College in New Hampshire