Anson

Meaning of Anson

The name means 'son of Ann' or 'son of Agnes,' indicating a descendant of someone named Ann or Agnes.

Anson has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Anson

After ranking as high as #785 in 2016, Anson has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Anson

• Anson Mount
  Actor, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
• Anson Carter
  Former NHL player, sports analyst
• Anson Williams
  Actor, 'Potsie' on Happy Days
• Anson Lo
  Hong Kong singer, actor, dancer
• George Anson, 1st Baron Anson
  British admiral, global circumnavigator

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Questions about the name Anson

What does the name Anson mean?

Anson means the name means 'son of ann' or 'son of agnes,' indicating a descendant of someone named ann or agnes, and it comes from English origins.

Is Anson a boy's or a girl's name?

Anson is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Anson?

Anson did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Anson most popular?

Anson peaked at #785 in 2016.