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Ace vs Anthony

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ace

Boy #165 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"unity; the best; one"

Origin: Latin via Old French

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#165
Total SSA Count
2,203
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Anthony

Boy #44 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Priceless; of inestimable worth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish French Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#44
Total SSA Count
6,326
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ace Rank #165
Anthony Rank #44

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 vs #165 for Ace.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ace or Anthony more popular?

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 compared to Ace at #165 in the United States.

What do Ace and Anthony mean?

Ace means "unity; the best; one" (Latin via Old French origin). Anthony means "Priceless; of inestimable worth" (Latin origin).

Are Ace and Anthony boy or girl names?

Ace is primarily a boy name. Anthony is primarily a boy name.

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