Anson vs Ross

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 #1,362 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"headland, promontory"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Anson Rank #1,396

Ross Rank #1,362

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 vs #1396 for Anson.

Is Anson or Ross more popular?

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Anson and Ross mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Anson and Ross boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Ross is primarily a boy name.