Anson vs Roan

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
Roan Rank #1,351

Roan is more popular, ranked #1351 vs #1396 for Anson.

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

Roan ___

  • Roan James
  • Roan Patrick
  • Roan Alexander
  • Roan Michael
  • Roan William
  • Roan Elliot

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anson or Roan more popular?

Roan is more popular, ranked #1351 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Anson and Roan mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Roan means "little seal" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Anson and Roan boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Roan is primarily a boy name.

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