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Darien 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

Darien Rank #1,254
Anson Rank #1,396

Darien is more popular, ranked #1254 vs #1396 for Anson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darien or Anson more popular?

Darien is more popular, ranked #1254 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Darien and Anson mean?

Darien means "wealthy, kingly, upholder of good" (Old Persian origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Darien and Anson boy or girl names?

Darien is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.

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