Anton vs Antony

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

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Antony

Boy #1,780 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"priceless one, beyond praise"

Origin: Latin Antonius (Etruscan origin)

Cultural Roots

English Italian Roman Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,780
Total SSA Count: 92
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal

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Popularity Comparison

Anton Rank #1,480

Antony Rank #1,780

Anton is more popular, ranked #1480 vs #1780 for Antony.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anton or Antony more popular?

Anton is more popular, ranked #1480 compared to Antony at #1780 in the United States.

What do Anton and Antony mean?

Anton means "priceless, praiseworthy" (Latin (Antonius) origin). Antony means "priceless one, beyond praise" (Latin Antonius (Etruscan origin) origin).

Are Anton and Antony boy or girl names?

Anton is primarily a boy name. Antony is primarily a boy name.

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