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Fanny vs Annie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fanny

Girl #5,174 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free one"

Origin: Latin Franciscus

Cultural Roots

English French Swedish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,174
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

25 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Fanny Rank #5,174
Annie Rank #192

Annie is more popular, ranked #192 vs #5174 for Fanny.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fanny or Annie more popular?

Annie is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Fanny at #5174 in the United States.

What do Fanny and Annie mean?

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

Are Fanny and Annie boy or girl names?

Fanny is primarily a girl name. Annie is primarily a girl name.

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