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Anson vs Nick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anson

Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

Cultural Roots

English American Chinese-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,396
Total SSA Count
134
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Nick

Boy #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

Cultural Roots

English American Greek Australian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,422
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

44 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Anson Rank #1,396
Nick Rank #1,422

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1422 for Nick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anson or Nick more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Nick at #1422 in the United States.

What do Anson and Nick mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Anson and Nick boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Nick is primarily a boy name.

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