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Ann vs Anais

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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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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Popularity Comparison

Ann Rank #1,144
Anais Rank #854

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ann or Anais more popular?

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

What do Ann and Anais mean?

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

Are Ann and Anais boy or girl names?

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

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