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An vs Ann

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

An

Boy #4,327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"peace, tranquility"

Origin: Vietnamese/Chinese

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese Chinese Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,327
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Ann

Girl #1,144 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English French Scandinavian Latin

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,144
Total SSA Count
211
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

An Rank #4,327
Ann Rank #1,144

Ann is more popular, ranked #1144 vs #4327 for An.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is An or Ann more popular?

Ann is more popular, ranked #1144 compared to An at #4327 in the United States.

What do An and Ann mean?

An means "peace, tranquility" (Vietnamese/Chinese origin). Ann means "grace, favor" (Hebrew origin).

Are An and Ann boy or girl names?

An is primarily a boy name. Ann is primarily a girl name.

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