Anson vs Bernard

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 #1,320 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave bear, strong as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

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Anson Rank #1,396

Bernard Rank #1,320

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 vs #1396 for Anson.

Is Anson or Bernard more popular?

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Anson and Bernard mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Anson and Bernard boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Bernard is primarily a boy name.