Gender: Male
Origin: English, Greek
Meaning: Protected by God, Anne's Son
Pronunciation: AN-suhn, /ˈænsən/, AE N S AH N
Popularity Rank: #8,740
Derived from the surname Anson, which was derived from a medieval version of the given name Anselm, meaning 'god's helmet' or 'protected by God'.
The name Anson is of English, Greek origin and means Protected by God, Anne's Son, Son of Ann and Son of the Divine. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Anson is commonly found in Hong Kong, Malaysia, United States of America, and 52 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: AN-suhn
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈænsən/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AE N S AH N
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Anson is recorded 6,006 times globally, ranking it as the 8,740th most common name worldwide.
Anson is most prevalent in Hong Kong, with 2,853 occurrences, making it the 129th most popular name in the country.
In Hong Kong, the name Anson is found among 1 in every 149 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | #129 | 1 : 149 |
| Malaysia | #1,280 | 1 : 1,876 |
| United States of America | #5,611 | 1 : 4,188 |
| Singapore | #962 | 1 : 1,471 |
| Macao | #209 | 1 : 495 |
| Canada | #2,124 | 1 : 1,596 |
| China | #432 | 1 : 747 |
| United Kingdom | #6,006 | 1 : 5,428 |
| Taiwan | #657 | 1 : 2,285 |
| United Arab Emirates | #8,084 | 1 : 12,439 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Anson from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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