Anson vs Shaun

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 #1,568 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Anson Rank #1,396

Shaun Rank #1,568

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1568 for Shaun.

Is Anson or Shaun more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Shaun at #1568 in the United States.

What do Anson and Shaun mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Shaun means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Anson and Shaun boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Shaun is primarily a boy name.