Cam vs Anson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cam

Boy #1,426 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"winding river"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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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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Cam Rank #1,426

Anson Rank #1,396

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1426 for Cam.

Is Cam or Anson more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Cam at #1426 in the United States.

What do Cam and Anson mean?

Cam means "winding river" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Cam and Anson boy or girl names?

Cam is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.