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Haven 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

Haven Rank #1,482
Anson Rank #1,396

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1482 for Haven.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Haven or Anson more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Haven at #1482 in the United States.

What do Haven and Anson mean?

Haven means "safe harbor, place of refuge" (Old English origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Haven and Anson boy or girl names?

Haven is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.

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