Anson vs Kenny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anson

Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

English American Chinese-American

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Boy #1,355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"born of fire (head of fire)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

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Anson Rank #1,396

Kenny Rank #1,355

Kenny is more popular, ranked #1355 vs #1396 for Anson.

Is Anson or Kenny more popular?

Kenny is more popular, ranked #1355 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Anson and Kenny mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Kenny means "born of fire (head of fire)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Anson and Kenny boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Kenny is primarily a boy name.