Anson vs Niall

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 #1,586 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"champion"

Origin: Old Irish

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Anson Rank #1,396

Niall Rank #1,586

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1586 for Niall.

Is Anson or Niall more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Niall at #1586 in the United States.

What do Anson and Niall mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Niall means "champion" (Old Irish origin).

Are Anson and Niall boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Niall is primarily a boy name.