Anson vs Monroe

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 #1,282 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the mouth of the Roe river"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Anson Rank #1,396

Monroe Rank #1,282

Monroe is more popular, ranked #1282 vs #1396 for Anson.

Is Anson or Monroe more popular?

Monroe is more popular, ranked #1282 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Anson and Monroe mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Monroe means "from the mouth of the Roe river" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Anson and Monroe boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Monroe is primarily a boy name.