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John vs Ann

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21
Total SSA Count
8,047
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Ann

Boy #17,189 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese Korean Chinese English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#17,189
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

John Rank #21
Ann Rank #17,189

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #17189 for Ann.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is John or Ann more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Ann at #17189 in the United States.

What do John and Ann mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Ann means "grace, favor" (Hebrew origin).

Are John and Ann boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Ann is primarily a boy name.

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