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Benaiah vs Anson

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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Popularity Comparison

Benaiah Rank #1,286
Anson Rank #1,396

Benaiah is more popular, ranked #1286 vs #1396 for Anson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benaiah or Anson more popular?

Benaiah is more popular, ranked #1286 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Benaiah and Anson mean?

Benaiah means "God has built, Yahweh has built" (Hebrew origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Benaiah and Anson boy or girl names?

Benaiah is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.

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