Baby Name Comparison — 2026
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"a rousing song of praise or national identity"
Origin: Old English via Greek
Anthem is more popular, ranked #6172 vs #28785 for Ale.
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Anthem is more popular, ranked #6172 compared to Ale at #28785 in the United States.
Anthem means "a rousing song of praise or national identity" (Old English via Greek origin).
Ale is primarily a boy name. Anthem is primarily a boy name.