Henson vs Anderson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Henson

Boy #5,111 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Henne (Henry)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,111
Total SSA Count: 19
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Kaceyon Dodge Dayne Jayme

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Anderson

Boy #357 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Andrew (manly)"

Origin: Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic

Cultural Roots

American Scottish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #357
Total SSA Count: 943
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Henson Rank #5,111

Anderson Rank #357

Anderson is more popular, ranked #357 vs #5111 for Henson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Henson or Anderson more popular?

Anderson is more popular, ranked #357 compared to Henson at #5111 in the United States.

What do Henson and Anderson mean?

Henson means "son of Henne (Henry)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Anderson means "son of Andrew (manly)" (Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic origin).

Are Henson and Anderson boy or girl names?

Henson is primarily a boy name. Anderson is primarily a boy name.

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