Anson vs Demari

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
Nicknames
Ans

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Demari

Boy #1,528 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the sea (possible etymology)"

Origin: Greek/American

Cultural Roots

African American English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,528
Total SSA Count
115
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Demi, Mari, Dee

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Anson Rank #1,396
Demari Rank #1,528

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1528 for Demari.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anson ___

  • Anson James
  • Anson William
  • Anson Lee
  • Anson Thomas
  • Anson Gray
  • Anson Reid

Demari ___

  • Demari James
  • Demari Antonio
  • Demari Lee
  • Demari Michael
  • Demari Xavier
  • Demari Isaiah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anson

Harrison Mason Anderson Lennon Avery

If you choose Demari

Amari Malachi Zion Imani Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anson or Demari more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Demari at #1528 in the United States.

What do Anson and Demari mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Demari means "of the sea (possible etymology)" (Greek/American origin).

Are Anson and Demari boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Demari is primarily a boy name.

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