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Anthony vs Michael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Michael

Boy #18 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"who resembles God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Irish Italian French Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#18
Total SSA Count
8,189
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Anthony Rank #44
Michael Rank #18

Michael is more popular, ranked #18 vs #44 for Anthony.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anthony or Michael more popular?

Michael is more popular, ranked #18 compared to Anthony at #44 in the United States.

What do Anthony and Michael mean?

Anthony means "Priceless; of inestimable worth" (Latin origin). Michael means "who resembles God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Anthony and Michael boy or girl names?

Anthony is primarily a boy name. Michael is primarily a boy name.

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