Payton vs Anson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Payton Rank #1,515
Anson Rank #1,396

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1515 for Payton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Payton or Anson more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Payton at #1515 in the United States.

What do Payton and Anson mean?

Payton means "warrior's estate" (Old English origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Payton and Anson boy or girl names?

Payton is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.

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