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Eliot 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

Eliot Rank #1,377
Anson Rank #1,396

Eliot is more popular, ranked #1377 vs #1396 for Anson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eliot or Anson more popular?

Eliot is more popular, ranked #1377 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Eliot and Anson mean?

Eliot means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Greek Elias origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Eliot and Anson boy or girl names?

Eliot is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.

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