Anson vs Smith

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 #1,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"metalworker, blacksmith"

Origin: Old English

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Anson Rank #1,396

Smith Rank #1,580

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1580 for Smith.

Is Anson or Smith more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Smith at #1580 in the United States.

What do Anson and Smith mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Smith means "metalworker, blacksmith" (Old English origin).

Are Anson and Smith boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Smith is primarily a boy name.