Smith vs Anson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Smith

Boy #1,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"metalworker, blacksmith"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

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Smith Rank #1,580

Anson Rank #1,396

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1580 for Smith.

Is Smith or Anson more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Smith at #1580 in the United States.

What do Smith and Anson mean?

Smith means "metalworker, blacksmith" (Old English origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Smith and Anson boy or girl names?

Smith is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.