Anson vs Lamar

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 #1,517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the sea, of the lake"

Origin: Old French

African American French American Southern US

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Anson Rank #1,396

Lamar Rank #1,517

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1517 for Lamar.

Is Anson or Lamar more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Lamar at #1517 in the United States.

What do Anson and Lamar mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin).

Are Anson and Lamar boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Lamar is primarily a boy name.