Zackary vs Anson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zackary

Boy #1,417 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God has remembered"

Origin: Hebrew Zechariah

Cultural Roots

English American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,417
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Zackary Rank #1,417
Anson Rank #1,396

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1417 for Zackary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zackary or Anson more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Zackary at #1417 in the United States.

What do Zackary and Anson mean?

Zackary means "God has remembered" (Hebrew Zechariah origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Zackary and Anson boy or girl names?

Zackary is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.

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