Boy Name · English Origin
Anson
Anson is a boy baby name of English origin, meaning "Son of Agnes or Ann". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Anson often also consider Anakin.
Anson meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Son of Agnes or Ann
Origin: English naming roots help connect Anson to related English baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Anson as A·N·S·O·N, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Anson is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Anson variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Ansona, Ansone, Ansony, Anso.
- Nicknames: Ans and A.
- Middle names: Pair Anson with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Anson middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Anakin, Anton, Angle, Antron, Angel — full picks on the sibling names for Anson guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Anson? Browse our names like Anson guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Anson
What does the name Anson mean?
Anson means "Son of Agnes or Ann" and is of English origin.
What is the origin of Anson?
Anson originates in English naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Anson?
Anson has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Anson a boy's or girl's name?
Anson is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Anson in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Anson sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Anson?
Names that share Anson's sound and style include Anakin, Anton, Angle, Antron, Angel.
What middle names pair well with Anson?
Good middle-name fits for Anson pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Anson is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Anson is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Anson?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Anson share its rhythm without rhyming — Anakin, Anton, Angle all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.