Anson

English
"son of Anne"

Anson Origin and Meaning

The name Anson is a boy's name of English origin meaning "son of Anne".

Anson has always been rare, though you might think of actor Anson Williams, best known for playing Potsie Weber on 1970s sitcom Happy Days. As a direct result of the show's popularity, Anson charted in the US Top 1000 from 1976 to 1981.

Now a new generation of parents is discovering this English surname name. Anson could substitute for fading favorites like Alan and Austin. The name reentered the US Top 1000 in 2013 after a long absence.

# 980 in the US

Anson Rank in US Top 1000

# 1131 on Nameberry

Anson Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

Anson Popularity

Famous People Named Anson

  • Anson Adams Mount
    American actor
  • Anson Williams (born Anson William Heimlich)
    American actor
  • Anson Jones
    last President of the Republic of Texas
  • Anson Horace Carter
    Canadian professional hockey player
  • Anson "Tiger" Hu
    Chinese pop singer
  • Anson Phelps Stokes
    American philanthropist
  • Anson Maria Elizabeth Chan (Fang On
    sang), female former Chief Secretary of Hong Kong
  • Cap Anson
    American baseball player

Anson in Pop Culture

  • Anson Wheeler
    character in the 2008 film "Role Models" played by Seann William Scott