Perseus vs Anson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Perseus

Boy #1,293 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ravager, one who destroys"

Origin: Greek

Greek American British

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Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

English American Chinese-American

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Perseus Rank #1,293

Anson Rank #1,396

Perseus is more popular, ranked #1293 vs #1396 for Anson.

Is Perseus or Anson more popular?

Perseus is more popular, ranked #1293 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Perseus and Anson mean?

Perseus means "ravager, one who destroys" (Greek origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Perseus and Anson boy or girl names?

Perseus is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.