Anson vs Nathan

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 #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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Anson Rank #1,396

Nathan Rank #62

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #1396 for Anson.

Is Anson or Nathan more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Anson and Nathan mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin).

Are Anson and Nathan boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Nathan is primarily a boy name.