Shaun vs Anson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shaun

Boy #1,568 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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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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Shaun Rank #1,568

Anson Rank #1,396

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1568 for Shaun.

Is Shaun or Anson more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Shaun at #1568 in the United States.

What do Shaun and Anson mean?

Shaun means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Shaun and Anson boy or girl names?

Shaun is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.