Anson

At a Glance

Meaning

Son of Agnes (via the medieval pet-name 'An')

Origin

English (surname, patronymic)

Gender

Boy

Pronunciation

AN-sunListen

Anson is an English surname with roots as a patronymic, meaning 'son of Agnes,' built from a medieval pet form of the name Agnes. You may see it listed elsewhere as meaning 'son of the divine' or 'godly son' — that's not accurate; the name traces to Agnes, not to any divine reference. It's pronounced AN-sun.

Meaning & Origin of Anson

Meaning: Son of Agnes (via the medieval pet-name 'An').

Origin: English (surname, patronymic).

A common claim: Frequently listed as meaning 'son of the divine' or 'godly son.' Actually: Anson doesn't mean 'son of the divine' — it's an English surname meaning 'son of Agnes,' from a medieval pet form of Agnes, not a reference to divinity.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Anson

Popularity of Anson

Anson peaked at #598 in 1881 with 9 babies given the name, and by 2024 it ranked #1390 with 134 babies — a lower rank than its 1881 peak, but with more children given the name in the most recent year on record.

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FAQ

What does the name Anson mean?

Son of Agnes (via the medieval pet-name ‘An’). (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Anson?

Anson is pronounced AN-sun (IPA: /ˈænsən/).

Is Anson a popular name right now?

Anson peaked at #598 in 1881 and is ranked #1390 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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