Anson vs Ryu

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 #1,451 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"flow, current, stream"

Origin: Japanese

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Anson Rank #1,396

Ryu Rank #1,451

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1451 for Ryu.

Is Anson or Ryu more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Ryu at #1451 in the United States.

What do Anson and Ryu mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Ryu means "flow, current, stream" (Japanese origin).

Are Anson and Ryu boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Ryu is primarily a boy name.