Anson vs Achilles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anson

Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

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Boy #1,223 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who causes distress"

Origin: Greek

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Anson Rank #1,396

Achilles Rank #1,223

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

Is Anson or Achilles more popular?

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

What do Anson and Achilles mean?

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

Are Anson and Achilles boy or girl names?

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