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Anson vs Jai

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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Jai

Boy #1,308 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victory, triumph"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Asian Sikh English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,308
Total SSA Count
149
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Anson Rank #1,396
Jai Rank #1,308

Jai is more popular, ranked #1308 vs #1396 for Anson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anson or Jai more popular?

Jai is more popular, ranked #1308 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Anson and Jai mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Jai means "victory, triumph" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Anson and Jai boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Jai is primarily a boy name.

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