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An vs John

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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John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21
Total SSA Count
8,047
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

An Rank #4,327
John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #4327 for An.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is An or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to An at #4327 in the United States.

What do An and John mean?

An means "peace, tranquility" (Vietnamese/Chinese origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are An and John boy or girl names?

An is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.

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