Anson vs Theodore

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
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anson

Harrison Mason Anderson Lennon Avery

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anson or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Anson and Theodore mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Anson and Theodore boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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