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An vs Ann

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

An

Girl #4,453 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"peace, safety"

Origin: Vietnamese

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese Chinese Korean Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,453
Total SSA Count
32
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 #4,453
Ann Rank #1,144

Ann is more popular, ranked #1144 vs #4453 for An.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is An or Ann more popular?

Ann is more popular, ranked #1144 compared to An at #4453 in the United States.

What do An and Ann mean?

An means "peace, safety" (Vietnamese origin). Ann means "grace, favor" (Hebrew origin).

Are An and Ann boy or girl names?

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

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