Lenny vs Anson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lenny

Boy #1,370 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave lion, lion-hearted"

Origin: Germanic via Old English

Cultural Roots

English American German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,370
Total SSA Count
137
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Lenny Rank #1,370
Anson Rank #1,396

Lenny is more popular, ranked #1370 vs #1396 for Anson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lenny or Anson more popular?

Lenny is more popular, ranked #1370 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Lenny and Anson mean?

Lenny means "brave lion, lion-hearted" (Germanic via Old English origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Lenny and Anson boy or girl names?

Lenny is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.

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