Ann vs Lisa

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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Lisa

Girl #987 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pledged to God, my God is an oath"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English German Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#987
Total SSA Count
262
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lis, Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ann Rank #1,144
Lisa Rank #987

Lisa is more popular, ranked #987 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

Lisa ___

  • Lisa Marie
  • Lisa Ann
  • Lisa Grace
  • Lisa Nicole
  • Lisa Renee
  • Lisa Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ann

Mary Jane Ruth George William

If you choose Lisa

Jennifer Karen Michael David Amy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ann or Lisa more popular?

Lisa is more popular, ranked #987 compared to Ann at #1144 in the United States.

What do Ann and Lisa mean?

Ann means "grace, favor" (Hebrew origin). Lisa means "pledged to God, my God is an oath" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ann and Lisa boy or girl names?

Ann is primarily a girl name. Lisa is primarily a girl name.

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