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Ann vs An

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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An

Boy #4,327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"peace, tranquility"

Origin: Vietnamese/Chinese

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese Chinese Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,327
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ann Rank #1,144
An Rank #4,327

Ann is more popular, ranked #1144 vs #4327 for An.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ann or An more popular?

Ann is more popular, ranked #1144 compared to An at #4327 in the United States.

What do Ann and An mean?

Ann means "grace, favor" (Hebrew origin). An means "peace, tranquility" (Vietnamese/Chinese origin).

Are Ann and An boy or girl names?

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

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