Nathan vs Anson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathan

Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

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Nathan Rank #62

Anson Rank #1,396

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #1396 for Anson.

Is Nathan or Anson more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Nathan and Anson mean?

Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Nathan and Anson boy or girl names?

Nathan is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.