Gerard vs Anson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gerard

Boy #1,529 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave spear, strong with a spear"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

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Gerard Rank #1,529

Anson Rank #1,396

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1529 for Gerard.

Is Gerard or Anson more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Gerard at #1529 in the United States.

What do Gerard and Anson mean?

Gerard means "brave spear, strong with a spear" (Old High German origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Gerard and Anson boy or girl names?

Gerard is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.