Laken vs Anson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laken

Boy #1,492 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lake dweller, from the lake"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

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Laken Rank #1,492

Anson Rank #1,396

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1492 for Laken.

Is Laken or Anson more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Laken at #1492 in the United States.

What do Laken and Anson mean?

Laken means "lake dweller, from the lake" (Old English origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Laken and Anson boy or girl names?

Laken is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.