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Anson vs Randall

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anson

Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

Cultural Roots

English American Chinese-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,396
Total SSA Count
134
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Anson Rank #1,396
Randall Rank #1,612

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1612 for Randall.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anson or Randall more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Randall at #1612 in the United States.

What do Anson and Randall mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Randall means "wolf's shield" (Germanic origin).

Are Anson and Randall boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Randall is primarily a boy name.

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