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Anson vs Coby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anson

Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

Cultural Roots

English American Chinese-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,396
Total SSA Count
134
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Coby

Boy #1,590 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who replaces another"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,590
Total SSA Count
108
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Anson Rank #1,396
Coby Rank #1,590

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1590 for Coby.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anson or Coby more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Coby at #1590 in the United States.

What do Anson and Coby mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Coby means "supplanter, one who replaces another" (Hebrew origin).

Are Anson and Coby boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Coby is primarily a boy name.

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