Anson vs Alder

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 #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

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Anson Rank #1,396

Alder Rank #1,424

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1424 for Alder.

Is Anson or Alder more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Alder at #1424 in the United States.

What do Anson and Alder mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Alder means "alder tree" (Old English alor origin).

Are Anson and Alder boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Alder is primarily a boy name.