Ann

Meaning of Ann

The name Ann means 'grace' or 'favor'. It signifies elegance and kindness.

Ann has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Ann

After ranking as high as #493 in 2000, Ann has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Ann

• Ann-Margret Olsson
  Iconic Swedish-American actress, singer, dancer
• Ann Curry
  Emmy-winning American journalist, news anchor
• Ann Romney
  Author, political figure, philanthropist
• Ann Landers
  Long-running American advice columnist
• Ann Bancroft
  American polar explorer, adventurer

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Questions about the name Ann

What does the name Ann mean?

Ann means the name ann means 'grace' or 'favor'. it signifies elegance and kindness, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Ann a boy's or a girl's name?

Ann is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Ann?

Ann did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Ann most popular?

Ann peaked at #493 in 2000.