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Anton vs Anthony

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anton

Boy #1,480 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"priceless, praiseworthy"

Origin: Latin (Antonius)

Cultural Roots

German Russian Scandinavian Czech Dutch Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,480
Total SSA Count
122
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Anton Rank #1,480
Anthony Rank #44

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 vs #1480 for Anton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anton or Anthony more popular?

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 compared to Anton at #1480 in the United States.

What do Anton and Anthony mean?

Anton means "priceless, praiseworthy" (Latin (Antonius) origin). Anthony means "Priceless; of inestimable worth" (Latin origin).

Are Anton and Anthony boy or girl names?

Anton is primarily a boy name. Anthony is primarily a boy name.

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