Luther vs Anson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luther

Boy #1,499 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous army, warrior people"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

German English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,499
Total SSA Count
119
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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

Luther Rank #1,499
Anson Rank #1,396

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1499 for Luther.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luther or Anson more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Luther at #1499 in the United States.

What do Luther and Anson mean?

Luther means "famous army, warrior people" (Old High German origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Luther and Anson boy or girl names?

Luther is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.

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