Braden vs Anson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Braden

Boy #1,250 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"salmon"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

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Braden Rank #1,250

Anson Rank #1,396

Braden is more popular, ranked #1250 vs #1396 for Anson.

Is Braden or Anson more popular?

Braden is more popular, ranked #1250 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Braden and Anson mean?

Braden means "salmon" (Irish Gaelic origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Braden and Anson boy or girl names?

Braden is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.