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Anson vs Tyrone

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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Tyrone

Boy #1,335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"land of Eoghan (Owen)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish African-American English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,335
Total SSA Count
144
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Anson Rank #1,396
Tyrone Rank #1,335

Tyrone is more popular, ranked #1335 vs #1396 for Anson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anson or Tyrone more popular?

Tyrone is more popular, ranked #1335 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Anson and Tyrone mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Tyrone means "land of Eoghan (Owen)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Anson and Tyrone boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Tyrone is primarily a boy name.

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