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Terrence 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

Terrence Rank #1,525
Anson Rank #1,396

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1525 for Terrence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Terrence or Anson more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Terrence at #1525 in the United States.

What do Terrence and Anson mean?

Terrence means "from the Roman gens Terentia" (Latin origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Terrence and Anson boy or girl names?

Terrence is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.

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