Adela vs Ann

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adela

Girl #1,096 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, of noble birth"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Czech Polish German English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,096
Total SSA Count
224
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Addie, Della, Ada

Playground Safety Score

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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
Nicknames
Annie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Adela Rank #1,096
Ann Rank #1,144

Adela is more popular, ranked #1096 vs #1144 for Ann.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adela ___

  • Adela Rose
  • Adela Marie
  • Adela Grace
  • Adela Louise
  • Adela Sofia
  • Adela Elena

Ann ___

  • Ann Marie
  • Ann Elizabeth
  • Ann Louise
  • Ann Grace
  • Ann Margaret
  • Ann Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adela

Leopold Elise Roland Mathilde Otto

If you choose Ann

Mary Jane Ruth George William

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adela or Ann more popular?

Adela is more popular, ranked #1096 compared to Ann at #1144 in the United States.

What do Adela and Ann mean?

Adela means "noble, of noble birth" (Germanic origin). Ann means "grace, favor" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adela and Ann boy or girl names?

Adela is primarily a girl name. Ann is primarily a girl name.

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