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Johann vs Ann

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johann

Boy #1,790 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew Yochanan (yo + chanan)

Cultural Roots

German Austrian Swiss Scandinavian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,790
Total SSA Count
91
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Ann

Girl #1,144 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English French Scandinavian Latin

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,144
Total SSA Count
211
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Johann Rank #1,790
Ann Rank #1,144

Ann is more popular, ranked #1144 vs #1790 for Johann.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Johann or Ann more popular?

Ann is more popular, ranked #1144 compared to Johann at #1790 in the United States.

What do Johann and Ann mean?

Johann means "God is gracious" (Hebrew Yochanan (yo + chanan) origin). Ann means "grace, favor" (Hebrew origin).

Are Johann and Ann boy or girl names?

Johann is primarily a boy name. Ann is primarily a girl name.

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