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Anson vs Terrell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anson

Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

Cultural Roots

English American Chinese-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,396
Total SSA Count
134
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Terrell

Boy #1,495 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"thunder ruler, powerful"

Origin: Old French / Germanic

Cultural Roots

American African American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,495
Total SSA Count
120
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Anson Rank #1,396
Terrell Rank #1,495

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1495 for Terrell.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anson or Terrell more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Terrell at #1495 in the United States.

What do Anson and Terrell mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Terrell means "thunder ruler, powerful" (Old French / Germanic origin).

Are Anson and Terrell boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Terrell is primarily a boy name.

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