Dena vs Ann

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dena

Boy #16,643 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"valley dweller"

Origin: Old English

American Hebrew Persian

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Boy #17,189 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew

Vietnamese Korean Chinese English

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Dena Rank #16,643

Ann Rank #17,189

Dena is more popular, ranked #16643 vs #17189 for Ann.

Is Dena or Ann more popular?

Dena is more popular, ranked #16643 compared to Ann at #17189 in the United States.

What do Dena and Ann mean?

Dena means "valley dweller" (Old English origin). Ann means "grace, favor" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dena and Ann boy or girl names?

Dena is primarily a boy name. Ann is primarily a boy name.