Anson vs Jet

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 #1,354 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"black gemstone (fossilized wood)"

Origin: Old French/Greek

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Anson Rank #1,396

Jet Rank #1,354

Jet is more popular, ranked #1354 vs #1396 for Anson.

Is Anson or Jet more popular?

Jet is more popular, ranked #1354 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Anson and Jet mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Jet means "black gemstone (fossilized wood)" (Old French/Greek origin).

Are Anson and Jet boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Jet is primarily a boy name.