Anson vs Orson

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 #1,501 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little bear, bear cub"

Origin: Old French

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Anson Rank #1,396

Orson Rank #1,501

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1501 for Orson.

Is Anson or Orson more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Orson at #1501 in the United States.

What do Anson and Orson mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Orson means "little bear, bear cub" (Old French origin).

Are Anson and Orson boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Orson is primarily a boy name.