Fanny vs Anne

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fanny

Girl #5,174 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free one"

Origin: Latin Franciscus

English French Swedish American

25 High Risk

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Girl #650 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew

English French Scandinavian German American

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Fanny Rank #5,174

Anne Rank #650

Anne is more popular, ranked #650 vs #5174 for Fanny.

Is Fanny or Anne more popular?

Anne is more popular, ranked #650 compared to Fanny at #5174 in the United States.

What do Fanny and Anne mean?

Fanny means "free one" (Latin Franciscus origin). Anne means "grace, favor" (Hebrew origin).

Are Fanny and Anne boy or girl names?

Fanny is primarily a girl name. Anne is primarily a girl name.