Fanny vs Jenny

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 #1,387 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Old French

English American Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Fanny Rank #5,174

Jenny Rank #1,387

Jenny is more popular, ranked #1387 vs #5174 for Fanny.

Is Fanny or Jenny more popular?

Jenny is more popular, ranked #1387 compared to Fanny at #5174 in the United States.

What do Fanny and Jenny mean?

Fanny means "free one" (Latin Franciscus origin). Jenny means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Old French origin).

Are Fanny and Jenny boy or girl names?

Fanny is primarily a girl name. Jenny is primarily a girl name.