Ann vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ann

Boy #17,189 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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Ann Rank #17,189

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #17189 for Ann.

Is Ann or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Ann at #17189 in the United States.

What do Ann and Richard mean?

Ann means "grace, favor" (Hebrew origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Ann and Richard boy or girl names?

Ann is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.