Anson vs Phineas

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 #1,540 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"oracle, mouth of brass"

Origin: Hebrew (Pinchas)

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Anson Rank #1,396

Phineas Rank #1,540

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1540 for Phineas.

Is Anson or Phineas more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Phineas at #1540 in the United States.

What do Anson and Phineas mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Phineas means "oracle, mouth of brass" (Hebrew (Pinchas) origin).

Are Anson and Phineas boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Phineas is primarily a boy name.