Ann vs Winifred

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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Winifred

Girl #1,027 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"holy peacemaking, blessed reconciliation"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English British American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,027
Total SSA Count
244
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Winnie, Freddie, Freda

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Popularity Comparison

Ann Rank #1,144
Winifred Rank #1,027

Winifred is more popular, ranked #1027 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

Winifred ___

  • Winifred Rose
  • Winifred Claire
  • Winifred June
  • Winifred Mae
  • Winifred Louise
  • Winifred Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ann

Mary Jane Ruth George William

If you choose Winifred

Cordelia Harriet Arthur Edmund Beatrice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ann or Winifred more popular?

Winifred is more popular, ranked #1027 compared to Ann at #1144 in the United States.

What do Ann and Winifred mean?

Ann means "grace, favor" (Hebrew origin). Winifred means "holy peacemaking, blessed reconciliation" (Welsh origin).

Are Ann and Winifred boy or girl names?

Ann is primarily a girl name. Winifred is primarily a girl name.

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