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Anais vs Ann

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anais

Girl #854 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, merciful"

Origin: Hebrew via Anna

Cultural Roots

French Spanish Catalan Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#854
Total SSA Count
315
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

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

Anais Rank #854
Ann Rank #1,144

Anais is more popular, ranked #854 vs #1144 for Ann.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anais or Ann more popular?

Anais is more popular, ranked #854 compared to Ann at #1144 in the United States.

What do Anais and Ann mean?

Anais means "grace, merciful" (Hebrew via Anna origin). Ann means "grace, favor" (Hebrew origin).

Are Anais and Ann boy or girl names?

Anais is primarily a girl name. Ann is primarily a girl name.

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