Anson vs Barry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anson

Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

English American Chinese-American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,421 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fair-haired, blonde head"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra

Irish English American Australian

12 High Risk

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Anson Rank #1,396

Barry Rank #1,421

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1421 for Barry.

Is Anson or Barry more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Barry at #1421 in the United States.

What do Anson and Barry mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin).

Are Anson and Barry boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Barry is primarily a boy name.