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Ann vs Johann

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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Johann

Boy #1,790 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew Yochanan (yo + chanan)

Cultural Roots

German Austrian Swiss Scandinavian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,790
Total SSA Count
91
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ann Rank #1,144
Johann Rank #1,790

Ann is more popular, ranked #1144 vs #1790 for Johann.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ann or Johann more popular?

Ann is more popular, ranked #1144 compared to Johann at #1790 in the United States.

What do Ann and Johann mean?

Ann means "grace, favor" (Hebrew origin). Johann means "God is gracious" (Hebrew Yochanan (yo + chanan) origin).

Are Ann and Johann boy or girl names?

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

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