Phineas vs Anson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phineas

Boy #1,540 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"oracle, mouth of brass"

Origin: Hebrew (Pinchas)

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Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

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Phineas Rank #1,540

Anson Rank #1,396

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1540 for Phineas.

Is Phineas or Anson more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Phineas at #1540 in the United States.

What do Phineas and Anson mean?

Phineas means "oracle, mouth of brass" (Hebrew (Pinchas) origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Phineas and Anson boy or girl names?

Phineas is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.