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Anson vs Davon

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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Davon

Boy #1,567 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved (David) + valley (Devon)"

Origin: American English

Cultural Roots

African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,567
Total SSA Count
111
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Anson Rank #1,396
Davon Rank #1,567

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1567 for Davon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anson or Davon more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Davon at #1567 in the United States.

What do Anson and Davon mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Davon means "beloved (David) + valley (Devon)" (American English origin).

Are Anson and Davon boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Davon is primarily a boy name.

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