Ann vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ann

Boy #17,189 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ann Rank #17,189

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #17189 for Ann.

Is Ann or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Ann at #17189 in the United States.

What do Ann and John mean?

Ann means "grace, favor" (Hebrew origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ann and John boy or girl names?

Ann is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.