Anson vs Rafe

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 #1,311 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew via English

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Anson Rank #1,396

Rafe Rank #1,311

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #1396 for Anson.

Is Anson or Rafe more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Anson and Rafe mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Anson and Rafe boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.