Jane vs Anne

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jane

Girl #269 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin and Old French

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Girl #650 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jane Rank #269

Anne Rank #650

Jane is more popular, ranked #269 vs #650 for Anne.

Is Jane or Anne more popular?

Jane is more popular, ranked #269 compared to Anne at #650 in the United States.

What do Jane and Anne mean?

Jane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Latin and Old French origin). Anne means "grace, favor" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jane and Anne boy or girl names?

Jane is primarily a girl name. Anne is primarily a girl name.