Anson vs Percy

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 #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

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Anson Rank #1,396

Percy Rank #1,256

Percy is more popular, ranked #1256 vs #1396 for Anson.

Is Anson or Percy more popular?

Percy is more popular, ranked #1256 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Anson and Percy mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin).

Are Anson and Percy boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Percy is primarily a boy name.