Anson vs Canyon

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

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Boy #1,440 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep gorge, ravine"

Origin: Spanish canon

American Western American

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Anson Rank #1,396

Canyon Rank #1,440

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1440 for Canyon.

Is Anson or Canyon more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Canyon at #1440 in the United States.

What do Anson and Canyon mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Canyon means "deep gorge, ravine" (Spanish canon origin).

Are Anson and Canyon boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Canyon is primarily a boy name.