Anson
Meaning of Anson
Anson is a traditional male name that has been steadily increasing in popularity over the years. It is pronounced as AN-suhn and is spelled the same way in both American English and British English. The name Anson has variations such as Ansen, but the original form remains the most common. In recent years, Anson has become a moderately popular choice for parents, ranking around 1200-1300 in terms of popularity in the United States. Despite its rising popularity, Anson still maintains a sense of uniqueness and individuality, making it an attractive choice for parents seeking a name that stands out without being too unusual.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as AN-suhn (/ænˈsɑn/)
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Notable People Named Anson
| Anson Chan - Anson Maria Elizabeth Chan Fang On-sang is a retired Hong Kong politician and civil servant who made history as the first ethnic Chinese woman to serve as Chief Secretary in both the British colonial government and the Hong Kong SAR government. |
| Anson Phelps Stokes was a prominent American merchant, property developer, banker, genealogist, and philanthropist known for his family's legacy and contributions to society. |
| Albert Anson Dorrance IV is a highly successful American soccer coach, known for leading the University of North Carolina's women's soccer program to numerous championships and an impressive coaching record. |
| Anson Lo Hon-ting is a Hong Kong singer, dancer, and actor who made his debut as a member of the boy group Mirror and won the Best New Asian Artist Award at the 2021 Mnet Asian Music Awards. |
| Anson Green Phelps was a prominent American entrepreneur who founded Phelps, Dodge & Co., an export-import business, in 1833. |
| Anson Burlingame was a prominent American lawyer, legislator, and diplomat known for his role in the landmark Burlingame Treaty between the United States and China. |
| Anson Jones was a multi-talented individual who served as a doctor, businessman, member of Congress, and the fourth and final president of the Republic of Texas. |
| Anson Adams Mount IV is an American actor known for his roles in Hell on Wheels, Conviction, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Star Trek, as well as his appearance in the film Crossroads. |
| Anson Williams is an American actor, singer, and director, famous for his role as Warren "Potsie" Weber on the TV show Happy Days. |
| Anson Frank Rainey was a renowned professor and expert in ancient Near Eastern cultures and Semitic linguistics, with notable contributions to the study of the Amarna tablets and the cultures of the Biblical lands. |
| Anson Kong Ip-sang, also known as AK, is a multi-talented Hong Kong entertainer, known for his work as a singer, dancer, actor, and member of the boy group Mirror. |
| Anson Funderburgh is an American blues guitarist and bandleader known for leading Anson Funderburgh and the Rockets, blending Chicago and Texas blues styles. |
| Anson Mills was a multi-talented United States Army officer, surveyor, inventor, and entrepreneur known for naming and laying out the city of El Paso, Texas, and inventing a woven cartridge belt that brought him great success. |
| Anson Phelps Stokes was a multifaceted American figure known for his contributions as an educator, historian, clergyman, author, philanthropist, and civil rights activist. |
| Anson Sprague Wood was an American lawyer and politician from New York. |
