Jenny vs Fanny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jenny

Girl #1,387 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Old French

English American Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Girl #5,174 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free one"

Origin: Latin Franciscus

English French Swedish American

25 High Risk

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Jenny Rank #1,387

Fanny Rank #5,174

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

Is Jenny or Fanny more popular?

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

What do Jenny and Fanny mean?

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

Are Jenny and Fanny boy or girl names?

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