West vs Anson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

West

Boy #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

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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West Rank #1,339

Anson Rank #1,396

West is more popular, ranked #1339 vs #1396 for Anson.

Is West or Anson more popular?

West is more popular, ranked #1339 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do West and Anson mean?

West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are West and Anson boy or girl names?

West is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.