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Anson vs Ferry

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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Ferry

Boy #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

Cultural Roots

Dutch Frisian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,658
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Anson Rank #1,396
Ferry Rank #32,658

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #32658 for Ferry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anson or Ferry more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Ferry at #32658 in the United States.

What do Anson and Ferry mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin).

Are Anson and Ferry boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Ferry is primarily a boy name.

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