Darrell vs Anson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darrell

Boy #1,470 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,470
Total SSA Count: 123
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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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

Darrell Rank #1,470

Anson Rank #1,396

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1470 for Darrell.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darrell or Anson more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Darrell at #1470 in the United States.

What do Darrell and Anson mean?

Darrell means "from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)" (Norman French origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Darrell and Anson boy or girl names?

Darrell is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.

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