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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Grace, favor
- Origin
- Hebrew (via Latin/Greek)
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- AN
Ann is a short, one-syllable name, pronounced AN (/æn/), with Hebrew roots that came into English by way of Latin and Greek. It means "grace" or "favor." If you're drawn to names that are simple to say, spell, and write, Ann is about as streamlined as it gets.
Meaning & Origin of Ann
Meaning: Grace, favor.
Origin: Hebrew (via Latin/Greek).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Ann
ANIPA /æn/
Popularity of Ann
Ann peaked at #28 in 1936, when 6,666 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #1141, with 211 babies, so it's now a rarely heard name that many families would be hearing fresh.
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FAQ
What does the name Ann mean?
Grace, favor. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Ann?
Ann is pronounced AN (IPA: /æn/).
Is Ann a popular name right now?
Ann peaked at #28 in 1936 and is ranked #1141 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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