Ann vs Bay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Ann Rank #1,144
Bay Rank #7,173

Ann is more popular, ranked #1144 vs #7173 for Bay.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ann ___

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

Bay ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ann

Mary Jane Ruth George William

If you choose Bay

No sibling data available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ann or Bay more popular?

Ann is more popular, ranked #1144 compared to Bay at #7173 in the United States.

What do Ann and Bay mean?

Ann means "grace, favor" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ann and Bay boy or girl names?

Ann is primarily a girl name. Bay is primarily a girl name.

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