Anson vs Bowie

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 #1,211 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"yellow-haired, blonde"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Anson Rank #1,396

Bowie Rank #1,211

Bowie is more popular, ranked #1211 vs #1396 for Anson.

Is Anson or Bowie more popular?

Bowie is more popular, ranked #1211 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Anson and Bowie mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Bowie means "yellow-haired, blonde" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Anson and Bowie boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Bowie is primarily a boy name.