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Aston vs Anson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aston

Boy #1,588 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"east settlement, eastern village"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,588
Total SSA Count
109
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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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Popularity Comparison

Aston Rank #1,588
Anson Rank #1,396

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1588 for Aston.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aston or Anson more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Aston at #1588 in the United States.

What do Aston and Anson mean?

Aston means "east settlement, eastern village" (Old English origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Aston and Anson boy or girl names?

Aston is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.

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