Anson vs Alton

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 #1,572 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old town, settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Anson Rank #1,396

Alton Rank #1,572

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

Is Anson or Alton more popular?

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

What do Anson and Alton mean?

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

Are Anson and Alton boy or girl names?

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