Anna vs Vera

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anna

Girl #94 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew (Hannah)

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian Russian Italian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#94
Total SSA Count
2,700
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Annie, Ann, Nan

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Anna Rank #94
Vera Rank #226

Anna is more popular, ranked #94 vs #226 for Vera.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anna ___

  • Anna Grace
  • Anna Marie
  • Anna Louise
  • Anna Elizabeth
  • Anna Rose
  • Anna Claire

Vera ___

  • Vera Rose
  • Vera Louise
  • Vera Grace
  • Vera Mae
  • Vera Jane
  • Vera Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anna

Elsa Emma Charlotte Sophia James

If you choose Vera

Hugo Felix Iris Cora Otto

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anna or Vera more popular?

Anna is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Vera at #226 in the United States.

What do Anna and Vera mean?

Anna means "grace, favor" (Hebrew (Hannah) origin). Vera means "faith" (Russian/Slavic origin).

Are Anna and Vera boy or girl names?

Anna is primarily a girl name. Vera is primarily a girl name.

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