Fanny vs Fannie

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 #3,673 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free one, from France"

Origin: Germanic/Frankish

American English French

✓ All Clear

Fanny Rank #5,174

Fannie Rank #3,673

Fannie is more popular, ranked #3673 vs #5174 for Fanny.

Is Fanny or Fannie more popular?

Fannie is more popular, ranked #3673 compared to Fanny at #5174 in the United States.

What do Fanny and Fannie mean?

Fanny means "free one" (Latin Franciscus origin). Fannie means "free one, from France" (Germanic/Frankish origin).

Are Fanny and Fannie boy or girl names?

Fanny is primarily a girl name. Fannie is primarily a girl name.