Anson vs Kolby

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 #1,272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark settlement, coal town"

Origin: Old Norse

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Anson Rank #1,396

Kolby Rank #1,272

Kolby is more popular, ranked #1272 vs #1396 for Anson.

Is Anson or Kolby more popular?

Kolby is more popular, ranked #1272 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Anson and Kolby mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Kolby means "dark settlement, coal town" (Old Norse origin).

Are Anson and Kolby boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Kolby is primarily a boy name.