Ann vs Neilson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ann

Boy #17,189 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #17,280 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil"

Origin: Scottish patronymic

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Ann Rank #17,189

Neilson Rank #17,280

Ann is more popular, ranked #17189 vs #17280 for Neilson.

Is Ann or Neilson more popular?

Ann is more popular, ranked #17189 compared to Neilson at #17280 in the United States.

What do Ann and Neilson mean?

Ann means "grace, favor" (Hebrew origin). Neilson means "son of Neil" (Scottish patronymic origin).

Are Ann and Neilson boy or girl names?

Ann is primarily a boy name. Neilson is primarily a boy name.