Jet vs Anson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jet

Boy #1,354 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"black gemstone (fossilized wood)"

Origin: Old French/Greek

English Dutch American

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Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

English American Chinese-American

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Jet Rank #1,354

Anson Rank #1,396

Jet is more popular, ranked #1354 vs #1396 for Anson.

Is Jet or Anson more popular?

Jet is more popular, ranked #1354 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Jet and Anson mean?

Jet means "black gemstone (fossilized wood)" (Old French/Greek origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Jet and Anson boy or girl names?

Jet is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.