Anson vs Dale

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

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"valley dweller, from the valley"

Origin: Old English/Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

15 High Risk

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Anson Rank #1,396

Dale Rank #1,309

Dale is more popular, ranked #1309 vs #1396 for Anson.

Is Anson or Dale more popular?

Dale is more popular, ranked #1309 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Anson and Dale mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Dale means "valley dweller, from the valley" (Old English/Old Norse origin).

Are Anson and Dale boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Dale is primarily a boy name.