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Anson vs Jeffery

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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Jeffery

Boy #1,306 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pledge of peace, divine peace"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,306
Total SSA Count
150
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Anson Rank #1,396
Jeffery Rank #1,306

Jeffery is more popular, ranked #1306 vs #1396 for Anson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anson or Jeffery more popular?

Jeffery is more popular, ranked #1306 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Anson and Jeffery mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Jeffery means "pledge of peace, divine peace" (Germanic via Old French origin).

Are Anson and Jeffery boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Jeffery is primarily a boy name.

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