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Jane vs An

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jane

Girl #269 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin and Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#269
Total SSA Count
1,180
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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An

Boy #4,327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"peace, tranquility"

Origin: Vietnamese/Chinese

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese Chinese Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,327
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Jane Rank #269
An Rank #4,327

Jane is more popular, ranked #269 vs #4327 for An.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jane or An more popular?

Jane is more popular, ranked #269 compared to An at #4327 in the United States.

What do Jane and An mean?

Jane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Latin and Old French origin). An means "peace, tranquility" (Vietnamese/Chinese origin).

Are Jane and An boy or girl names?

Jane is primarily a girl name. An is primarily a boy name.

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