Harris vs Anson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harris

Boy #1,322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Harry, home ruler"

Origin: English

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Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

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Harris Rank #1,322

Anson Rank #1,396

Harris is more popular, ranked #1322 vs #1396 for Anson.

Is Harris or Anson more popular?

Harris is more popular, ranked #1322 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Harris and Anson mean?

Harris means "son of Harry, home ruler" (English origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Harris and Anson boy or girl names?

Harris is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.