James vs Anson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

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James Rank #5

Anson Rank #1,396

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1396 for Anson.

Is James or Anson more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do James and Anson mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are James and Anson boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.