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Baron vs Anson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Baron

Boy #1,510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free man, warrior"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,510
Total SSA Count
118
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

Baron Rank #1,510
Anson Rank #1,396

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1510 for Baron.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baron or Anson more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Baron at #1510 in the United States.

What do Baron and Anson mean?

Baron means "free man, warrior" (Old High German origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Baron and Anson boy or girl names?

Baron is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.

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