Anson vs West

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 #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

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Anson Rank #1,396

West Rank #1,339

West is more popular, ranked #1339 vs #1396 for Anson.

Is Anson or West more popular?

West is more popular, ranked #1339 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Anson and West mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin).

Are Anson and West boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. West is primarily a boy name.