Anson vs Laken

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 #1,492 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lake dweller, from the lake"

Origin: Old English

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Anson Rank #1,396

Laken Rank #1,492

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1492 for Laken.

Is Anson or Laken more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Laken at #1492 in the United States.

What do Anson and Laken mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Laken means "lake dweller, from the lake" (Old English origin).

Are Anson and Laken boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Laken is primarily a boy name.