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Randall 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

Randall Rank #1,612
Anson Rank #1,396

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1612 for Randall.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Randall or Anson more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Randall at #1612 in the United States.

What do Randall and Anson mean?

Randall means "wolf's shield" (Germanic origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Randall and Anson boy or girl names?

Randall is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.

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