Percy vs Anson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Percy

Boy #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman 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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Percy Rank #1,256

Anson Rank #1,396

Percy is more popular, ranked #1256 vs #1396 for Anson.

Is Percy or Anson more popular?

Percy is more popular, ranked #1256 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Percy and Anson mean?

Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Percy and Anson boy or girl names?

Percy is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.