Anson vs Darrell

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

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Darrell

Boy #1,470 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,470
Total SSA Count: 123
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Anson Rank #1,396

Darrell Rank #1,470

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1470 for Darrell.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anson or Darrell more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Darrell at #1470 in the United States.

What do Anson and Darrell mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Darrell means "from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)" (Norman French origin).

Are Anson and Darrell boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Darrell is primarily a boy name.

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