Anson vs Townes

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 #1,554 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the town, settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Anson Rank #1,396

Townes Rank #1,554

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1554 for Townes.

Is Anson or Townes more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Townes at #1554 in the United States.

What do Anson and Townes mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Townes means "from the town, settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Anson and Townes boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Townes is primarily a boy name.