Orson vs Anson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Orson

Boy #1,501 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little bear, bear cub"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

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Orson Rank #1,501

Anson Rank #1,396

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1501 for Orson.

Is Orson or Anson more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Orson at #1501 in the United States.

What do Orson and Anson mean?

Orson means "little bear, bear cub" (Old French origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Orson and Anson boy or girl names?

Orson is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.