Monroe vs Anson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Monroe

Boy #1,282 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the mouth of the Roe river"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish 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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Monroe Rank #1,282

Anson Rank #1,396

Monroe is more popular, ranked #1282 vs #1396 for Anson.

Is Monroe or Anson more popular?

Monroe is more popular, ranked #1282 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Monroe and Anson mean?

Monroe means "from the mouth of the Roe river" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Monroe and Anson boy or girl names?

Monroe is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.