Anson vs Ansel

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 #1,290 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine protection"

Origin: Germanic

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Anson Rank #1,396

Ansel Rank #1,290

Ansel is more popular, ranked #1290 vs #1396 for Anson.

Is Anson or Ansel more popular?

Ansel is more popular, ranked #1290 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Anson and Ansel mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Ansel means "divine protection" (Germanic origin).

Are Anson and Ansel boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Ansel is primarily a boy name.