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Jerome vs Anson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jerome

Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Dutch German Catholic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,341
Total SSA Count
143
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

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

Jerome Rank #1,341
Anson Rank #1,396

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 vs #1396 for Anson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jerome or Anson more popular?

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Jerome and Anson mean?

Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Jerome and Anson boy or girl names?

Jerome is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.

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