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Anna vs Ann

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anna

Girl #94 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew (Hannah)

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian Russian Italian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#94
Total SSA Count
2,700
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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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Popularity Comparison

Anna Rank #94
Ann Rank #1,144

Anna is more popular, ranked #94 vs #1144 for Ann.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anna or Ann more popular?

Anna is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Ann at #1144 in the United States.

What do Anna and Ann mean?

Anna means "grace, favor" (Hebrew (Hannah) origin). Ann means "grace, favor" (Hebrew origin).

Are Anna and Ann boy or girl names?

Anna is primarily a girl name. Ann is primarily a girl name.

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