Anson vs Sidney

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 #1,374 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Saint Denis"

Origin: Anglo-Norman French

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Anson Rank #1,396

Sidney Rank #1,374

Sidney is more popular, ranked #1374 vs #1396 for Anson.

Is Anson or Sidney more popular?

Sidney is more popular, ranked #1374 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Anson and Sidney mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Sidney means "from Saint Denis" (Anglo-Norman French origin).

Are Anson and Sidney boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Sidney is primarily a boy name.