Anson vs Crosby

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

Crosby

Boy #1,202 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"village of the cross, farm by the cross"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,202
Total SSA Count
170
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Anson Rank #1,396
Crosby Rank #1,202

Crosby is more popular, ranked #1202 vs #1396 for Anson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anson or Crosby more popular?

Crosby is more popular, ranked #1202 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Anson and Crosby mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Crosby means "village of the cross, farm by the cross" (Old Norse origin).

Are Anson and Crosby boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Crosby is primarily a boy name.

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