An vs Rin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

An

Boy #4,327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"peace, tranquility"

Origin: Vietnamese/Chinese

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese Chinese Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,327
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

An Rank #4,327
Rin Rank #4,629

An is more popular, ranked #4327 vs #4629 for Rin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

An ___

  • An Joseph
  • An Michael
  • An David
  • An James
  • An Lee

Rin ___

  • Rin Mae
  • Rin Elise
  • Rin Jade
  • Rin Soleil
  • Rin Clair
  • Rin Noelle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose An

Linh Bao Nam Mai Minh

If you choose Rin

Kai Hana Yuki Kenji Sora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is An or Rin more popular?

An is more popular, ranked #4327 compared to Rin at #4629 in the United States.

What do An and Rin mean?

An means "peace, tranquility" (Vietnamese/Chinese origin). Rin means "companion, neighbor" (Japanese origin).

Are An and Rin boy or girl names?

An is primarily a boy name. Rin is primarily a girl name.

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