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Ann vs Hans

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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Hans

Boy #1,325 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Dutch Scandinavian Swiss

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,325
Total SSA Count
145
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ann Rank #1,144
Hans Rank #1,325

Ann is more popular, ranked #1144 vs #1325 for Hans.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ann or Hans more popular?

Ann is more popular, ranked #1144 compared to Hans at #1325 in the United States.

What do Ann and Hans mean?

Ann means "grace, favor" (Hebrew origin). Hans means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Germanic origin).

Are Ann and Hans boy or girl names?

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

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