Achilles vs Anson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Achilles

Boy #1,223 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who causes distress"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

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Achilles Rank #1,223

Anson Rank #1,396

Achilles is more popular, ranked #1223 vs #1396 for Anson.

Is Achilles or Anson more popular?

Achilles is more popular, ranked #1223 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Achilles and Anson mean?

Achilles means "he who causes distress" (Greek origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Achilles and Anson boy or girl names?

Achilles is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.