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Jeffery vs Anson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeffery

Boy #1,306 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pledge of peace, divine peace"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,306
Total SSA Count
150
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Jeffery Rank #1,306
Anson Rank #1,396

Jeffery is more popular, ranked #1306 vs #1396 for Anson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jeffery or Anson more popular?

Jeffery is more popular, ranked #1306 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Jeffery and Anson mean?

Jeffery means "pledge of peace, divine peace" (Germanic via Old French origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Jeffery and Anson boy or girl names?

Jeffery is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.

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