Anson vs James

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 #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Anson Rank #1,396

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1396 for Anson.

Is Anson or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Anson and James mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Anson and James boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.