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Perry 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

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Popularity Comparison

Perry Rank #1,243
Anson Rank #1,396

Perry is more popular, ranked #1243 vs #1396 for Anson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Perry or Anson more popular?

Perry is more popular, ranked #1243 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Perry and Anson mean?

Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Perry and Anson boy or girl names?

Perry is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.

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