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Origin and meaning
Name: Anson (an-son)
Gender: Male
Popularity in 2024: #788
Origin: English
Meaning: Son Of Andrew
Gender: Male
Origin and Meaning: Anson is an English name with a biblical origin, meaning "son of Anne".
Etymology: The name is derived from the Hebrew name "Hananiah", which means "gracious or full of grace".
Derived: Anson has been used as a surname and given name in different cultures, with variations in spelling such as Hanson, Anzen and Hansson.
History of name: Anson is a popular name in England and has been used as a given name in the English-speaking world since the 17th century.
Style of the name: Anson is a traditional, classic name that has a strong, confident and reassuring sound.
Symbolism of the name: Anson symbolizes grace, kindness, and compassion.
Pronunciation
Say: 🔊
IPA: /ˈænsən/
Syllables: an-son
Anson's luck prospects
| Destiny | Excellent | ★★★★★ |
| Friendship | Average | ★★★ |
| Love | Excellent | ★★★★★ |
| Family | Average | ★★★ |
| Money | Excellent | ★★★★★ |
| Health | Poor | ★★ |
Personality traits of name Anson
- Orderly
- Responsive
- Spontaneous
- Creative
- Vindictive
- Quarrelsome
- Judgmental
Common Nicknames
Common Nicknames for Anson include:
- Andy
- Son
- Anse
- Sonny
- Hans
- Ans
- Han
- Ando
- Ansy
- Anz
Name popularity
Anson is a relatively uncommon name in the US.
Famous people named Anson
- Anson Mount, American actor
- Anson Jones, American physician and politician, last president of the Republic of Texas
- Anson Williams, American actor and director
- Anson Adams Burchard, American businessman and politician
- Anson Dorrance, American soccer coach
Name Variations
Variations of name Anson in English:
Ansel, Ansley, Ancel, Ancelin, Ancil, Anselm, Ansell, Anselmo, Anscom.
Variations of name Anson in different languages:
- Anselme (French)
- Anselmo (Italian, Spanish)
- Anselmus (Latin)
Similar Names
- Anderson
- Hanson
- Ansel
- Antony
- Anton
- Ancel
- Antoin
Anagrams
An anagram is a word formed by rearranging the letters of another word.
- Nason
Rhyming Names
- Jason
- Dawson
- Gibson
- Carson
- Mason
- Jordan
- Anderson
- Ashton
Diminutives Names
A diminutive is a name that sounds similar to Anson but is shorter.
- Anse
- Sonny
- Andy
Sibling Names
Sisters: Adalyn, Ava, Adeline, Aria, Amelia, Abigail, Aurora.
Brothers: Jackson, Liam, Owen, Ethan, Aiden, Noah, Elijah.
Astrology of name Anson
Zodiac sign: Aries
Element: Fire
Ruling planet: Mars
Lucky metal: Aluminum
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| Lucky colors: | Black Plum Green |
Totem pet: Cat
Totem animal: Nightingale
Totem plant: Narcissus
Totem tree: Redbud
Lucky weekday: Tuesday
Favorable month: December
Lucky numbers: 3, 6, 47
Lucky days of the month: 5, 14, 20
Unlucky number: 30
Hobbies: bowling, designing and making clothes, gardening
Careers: Tourism, Multimedia, Agriculture
Health issues: Lung and chest problems
Letters count: 5
Numerology of name Anson
Name popularity
Male
Raw data
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 474 | 33 |
| 1916 | 476 | 31 |
| 1917 | 495 | 27 |
| 1918 | 509 | 27 |
| 1919 | 510 | 29 |
| 1920 | 518 | 21 |
| 1921 | 515 | 41 |
| 1922 | 522 | 30 |
| 1923 | 530 | 24 |
| 1924 | 535 | 29 |
| 1925 | 526 | 23 |
| 1926 | 514 | 31 |
| 1927 | 519 | 26 |
| 1929 | 519 | 23 |
| 1936 | 508 | 21 |
| 1940 | 513 | 22 |
| 1941 | 510 | 25 |
| 1942 | 529 | 30 |
| 1944 | 531 | 27 |
| 1945 | 525 | 22 |
| 1952 | 582 | 28 |
| 1954 | 602 | 25 |
| 1955 | 613 | 31 |
| 1956 | 623 | 25 |
| 1957 | 631 | 32 |
| 1958 | 622 | 30 |
| 1959 | 636 | 26 |
| 1961 | 630 | 33 |
| 1962 | 647 | 21 |
| 1963 | 635 | 24 |
| 1964 | 626 | 41 |
| 1965 | 612 | 45 |
| 1966 | 603 | 35 |
| 1967 | 604 | 44 |
| 1968 | 631 | 25 |
| 1969 | 620 | 45 |
| 1970 | 620 | 46 |
| 1971 | 639 | 26 |
| 1972 | 624 | 46 |
| 1973 | 613 | 40 |
| 1974 | 618 | 47 |
| 1975 | 609 | 63 |
| 1976 | 570 | 92 |
| 1977 | 550 | 123 |
| 1978 | 595 | 90 |
| 1979 | 625 | 62 |
| 1980 | 586 | 105 |
| 1981 | 597 | 93 |
| 1982 | 629 | 71 |
| 1983 | 633 | 63 |
| 1984 | 625 | 72 |
| 1985 | 629 | 68 |
| 1986 | 640 | 64 |
| 1987 | 645 | 72 |
| 1988 | 660 | 71 |
| 1989 | 704 | 49 |
| 1990 | 725 | 58 |
| 1991 | 711 | 53 |
| 1992 | 738 | 45 |
| 1993 | 724 | 47 |
| 1994 | 729 | 48 |
| 1995 | 753 | 48 |
| 1996 | 720 | 57 |
| 1997 | 722 | 70 |
| 1998 | 738 | 62 |
| 1999 | 744 | 69 |
| 2000 | 733 | 81 |
| 2001 | 725 | 101 |
| 2002 | 721 | 98 |
| 2003 | 720 | 111 |
| 2004 | 712 | 137 |
| 2005 | 743 | 136 |
| 2006 | 753 | 132 |
| 2007 | 749 | 146 |
| 2008 | 735 | 181 |
| 2009 | 732 | 167 |
| 2010 | 747 | 141 |
| 2011 | 727 | 156 |
| 2012 | 741 | 159 |
| 2013 | 685 | 205 |
| 2014 | 653 | 282 |
| 2015 | 636 | 287 |
| 2016 | 636 | 302 |
| 2017 | 625 | 295 |
| 2018 | 673 | 245 |
| 2019 | 701 | 217 |
| 2020 | 739 | 189 |
| 2021 | 788 | 151 |
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