Ryu vs Anson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryu

Boy #1,451 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"flow, current, stream"

Origin: Japanese

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Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

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Ryu Rank #1,451

Anson Rank #1,396

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1451 for Ryu.

Is Ryu or Anson more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Ryu at #1451 in the United States.

What do Ryu and Anson mean?

Ryu means "flow, current, stream" (Japanese origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Ryu and Anson boy or girl names?

Ryu is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.