Dale vs Anson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dale

Boy #1,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"valley dweller, from the valley"

Origin: Old English/Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

15 High Risk

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Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

English American Chinese-American

✓ All Clear

Dale Rank #1,309

Anson Rank #1,396

Dale is more popular, ranked #1309 vs #1396 for Anson.

Is Dale or Anson more popular?

Dale is more popular, ranked #1309 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Dale and Anson mean?

Dale means "valley dweller, from the valley" (Old English/Old Norse origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Dale and Anson boy or girl names?

Dale is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.