Ann vs Mattie

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

All Clear

Mattie

Girl #1,057 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew (Matthew root)

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,057
Total SSA Count
235
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Matt, Mat

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ann Rank #1,144
Mattie Rank #1,057

Mattie is more popular, ranked #1057 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

Mattie ___

  • Mattie Jo
  • Mattie Lee
  • Mattie Grace
  • Mattie Belle
  • Mattie Ray
  • Mattie Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ann

Mary Jane Ruth George William

If you choose Mattie

Hattie Rosie Nellie Ellie Archie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ann or Mattie more popular?

Mattie is more popular, ranked #1057 compared to Ann at #1144 in the United States.

What do Ann and Mattie mean?

Ann means "grace, favor" (Hebrew origin). Mattie means "gift of God" (Hebrew (Matthew root) origin).

Are Ann and Mattie boy or girl names?

Ann is primarily a girl name. Mattie is primarily a girl name.

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