Alton vs Anson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alton

Boy #1,572 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old town, settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

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Alton Rank #1,572

Anson Rank #1,396

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1572 for Alton.

Is Alton or Anson more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Alton at #1572 in the United States.

What do Alton and Anson mean?

Alton means "old town, settlement" (Old English origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Alton and Anson boy or girl names?

Alton is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.