Anson vs Benton

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 #1,310 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the bent grass farmstead"

Origin: Old English

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Anson Rank #1,396

Benton Rank #1,310

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 vs #1396 for Anson.

Is Anson or Benton more popular?

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Anson and Benton mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin).

Are Anson and Benton boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Benton is primarily a boy name.