Anson vs Obadiah

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 #1,416 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"servant of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian Puritan American

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Anson Rank #1,396

Obadiah Rank #1,416

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1416 for Obadiah.

Is Anson or Obadiah more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Obadiah at #1416 in the United States.

What do Anson and Obadiah mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Obadiah means "servant of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Anson and Obadiah boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Obadiah is primarily a boy name.