Ann vs Lena

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

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Lena

Girl #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Helena

Cultural Roots

Greek German Russian Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#263
Total SSA Count
1,211
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ann Rank #1,144
Lena Rank #263

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 vs #1144 for Ann.

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

Lena ___

  • Lena Rose
  • Lena Grace
  • Lena Marie
  • Lena Claire
  • Lena Jo
  • Lena Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ann

Mary Jane Ruth George William

If you choose Lena

Otto Stefan Nina Petra Lars

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ann or Lena more popular?

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 compared to Ann at #1144 in the United States.

What do Ann and Lena mean?

Ann means "grace, favor" (Hebrew origin). Lena means "bright, shining light" (Greek via Helena origin).

Are Ann and Lena boy or girl names?

Ann is primarily a girl name. Lena is primarily a girl name.

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