Anson vs Obadiah

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

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Popularity Comparison

Anson Rank #1,396
Obadiah Rank #1,416

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1416 for Obadiah.

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

Obadiah ___

  • Obadiah James
  • Obadiah John
  • Obadiah Samuel
  • Obadiah Thomas
  • Obadiah Elijah
  • Obadiah Ezra

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Anson

Harrison Mason Anderson Lennon Avery

If you choose Obadiah

Ezekiel Zebediah Jehoshaphat Elijah Abigail

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anson or Obadiah more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Obadiah at #1416 in the United States.

What do Anson and Obadiah mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Obadiah means "servant of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Anson and Obadiah boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Obadiah is primarily a boy name.

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