Anson vs Bailey

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 #1,270 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"outer wall of a castle (bailey)"

Origin: Old French

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Anson Rank #1,396

Bailey Rank #1,270

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 vs #1396 for Anson.

Is Anson or Bailey more popular?

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Anson and Bailey mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Bailey means "outer wall of a castle (bailey)" (Old French origin).

Are Anson and Bailey boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Bailey is primarily a boy name.