Anja vs Gretel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anja

Girl #3,277 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew via Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Slavic Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,277
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ani

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Gretel

Girl #3,274 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Austrian Swiss English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,274
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Greta, Gret

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Anja Rank #3,277
Gretel Rank #3,274

Gretel is more popular, ranked #3274 vs #3277 for Anja.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anja ___

  • Anja Marie
  • Anja Lise
  • Anja Kristin
  • Anja Sofie
  • Anja Helena
  • Anja Ingrid

Gretel ___

  • Gretel Rose
  • Gretel Marie
  • Gretel Louise
  • Gretel Elise
  • Gretel Anna
  • Gretel Clare

Sibling Name Ideas

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Erik Lars Sonja Ingrid Mats

If you choose Gretel

Hansel Fritz Liesel Anneliese Klaus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anja or Gretel more popular?

Gretel is more popular, ranked #3274 compared to Anja at #3277 in the United States.

What do Anja and Gretel mean?

Anja means "grace, favor" (Hebrew via Germanic origin). Gretel means "pearl" (Greek via Germanic origin).

Are Anja and Gretel boy or girl names?

Anja is primarily a girl name. Gretel is primarily a girl name.

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