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Anson
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Pronounced AN-son /ΛΓ¦n.sΙn/Low
Meaning: Son of Ann; son of the gracious oneLow
In 30 seconds: Anson is an English surname meaning son of Ann, from the Hebrew Anna meaning grace. As a given name it has a clean, distinguished quality and was made famous by 18th-century British admiral Anson.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningSon of Ann; son of the gracious one
U.S. rank (2025)#1728 β Falling
2025 U.S. births94 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)β 7,931
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Anson is an English surname meaning son of Ann (grace) + son. It became a given name used in English-speaking countries, particularly in the American South.
Anson has a preppy distinguished quality in the United States associated with the Southern naming tradition.
Did you know? George Anson, 1st Baron Anson (1697-1762), British Admiral, completed one of the most remarkable voyages in naval history β a circumnavigation that began with six ships and ended with one, carrying legendary spoils.
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Variations
AnselmAnsenAnsin
Nicknames
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Famous Bearers
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George Anson, 1st Baron Anson (1697β1762)British admiral who circumnavigated the globe (1740-1744) and later served as First Lord of the Admiralty (note: Anson is his surname)
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What does Anson mean?
Son of Ann; son of the gracious one
How do you pronounce Anson?
Anson is pronounced AN-son.
What is the origin of Anson?
Anson comes from English.
What names are similar to Anson?
Similar names include emerson, winston, benson.