Anson vs Guy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anson

Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

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Boy #1,562 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"forest"

Origin: Germanic

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Anson Rank #1,396

Guy Rank #1,562

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1562 for Guy.

Is Anson or Guy more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Guy at #1562 in the United States.

What do Anson and Guy mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Guy means "forest" (Germanic origin).

Are Anson and Guy boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Guy is primarily a boy name.