Anne vs Jane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anne

Girl #650 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #269 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin and Old French

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Anne Rank #650

Jane Rank #269

Jane is more popular, ranked #269 vs #650 for Anne.

Is Anne or Jane more popular?

Jane is more popular, ranked #269 compared to Anne at #650 in the United States.

What do Anne and Jane mean?

Anne means "grace, favor" (Hebrew origin). Jane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Latin and Old French origin).

Are Anne and Jane boy or girl names?

Anne is primarily a girl name. Jane is primarily a girl name.