Ansan as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Ansan

What is the meaning of the name Ansan ?

The baby name Ansan is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /an.san/ (Korean: ahn-sahn),/ˈæn.sən/ (English variant: AN-sən).

Ansan is English, Korean in Origin.

Ansan is a rare given name with multiple plausible roots. In Korean, it matches the city name Ansan (安山), literally “peaceful mountain,” and can be adopted as a modern unisex given name; as with many Korean names, meaning may vary with chosen hanja, though 安 (peace) + 山 (mountain) is the best-known pairing. This place-inspired usage fits contemporary Korean and global trends favoring nature and geography motifs.

In English-speaking contexts, Ansan also appears as a creative variant of Anson, a surname-turned-given name meaning “son of Ann/Agnes” (via medieval Annis). As a given name, Ansan remains uncommon and is documented mainly from the late 20th century onward, paralleling interest in streamlined, surname-style choices. Variants and near-forms include Anson, Ansen, and the hyphenated Korean-style spelling An-san. The name’s appeal lies in its crisp sound and layered meanings - evoking either the calm strength of a “peaceful mountain” or a familial connection through the Anson lineage.