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Anson vs Deon

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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Deon

Boy #1,316 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine, of Zeus"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American African American English Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,316
Total SSA Count
148
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Anson Rank #1,396
Deon Rank #1,316

Deon is more popular, ranked #1316 vs #1396 for Anson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anson or Deon more popular?

Deon is more popular, ranked #1316 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Anson and Deon mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Deon means "divine, of Zeus" (Greek origin).

Are Anson and Deon boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Deon is primarily a boy name.

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