Banjo vs Anson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Banjo

Boy #11,774 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"stringed musical instrument"

Origin: African/American English

American African American Appalachian Australian

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Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

English American Chinese-American

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Banjo Rank #11,774

Anson Rank #1,396

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #11774 for Banjo.

Is Banjo or Anson more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Banjo at #11774 in the United States.

What do Banjo and Anson mean?

Banjo means "stringed musical instrument" (African/American English origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Banjo and Anson boy or girl names?

Banjo is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.