Roan vs Anson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roan

Boy #1,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"little seal"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish American

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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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Roan Rank #1,351

Anson Rank #1,396

Roan is more popular, ranked #1351 vs #1396 for Anson.

Is Roan or Anson more popular?

Roan is more popular, ranked #1351 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Roan and Anson mean?

Roan means "little seal" (Irish Gaelic origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Roan and Anson boy or girl names?

Roan is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.