Ann
Meaning
"grace, favor"
Origin: Hebrew
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #1,144
- Total SSA Count
- 211
- Syllables
- 1
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Annie
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"grace, favor"
Origin: Hebrew
"a species of flowering palm tree"
Origin: Spanish via Latin botanical
Ann is more popular, ranked #1144 vs #1573 for Yesenia.
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Ann is more popular, ranked #1144 compared to Yesenia at #1573 in the United States.
Ann means "grace, favor" (Hebrew origin). Yesenia means "a species of flowering palm tree" (Spanish via Latin botanical origin).
Ann is primarily a girl name. Yesenia is primarily a girl name.