Niall vs Anson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Niall

Boy #1,586 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"champion"

Origin: Old Irish

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Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

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Niall Rank #1,586

Anson Rank #1,396

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1586 for Niall.

Is Niall or Anson more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Niall at #1586 in the United States.

What do Niall and Anson mean?

Niall means "champion" (Old Irish origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Niall and Anson boy or girl names?

Niall is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.