Anton vs Derick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anton

Boy #1,480 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priceless, praiseworthy"

Origin: Latin (Antonius)

German Russian Scandinavian Czech Dutch Italian

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

English German American Dutch

8 High Risk

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Anton Rank #1,480

Derick Rank #1,436

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 vs #1480 for Anton.

Is Anton or Derick more popular?

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 compared to Anton at #1480 in the United States.

What do Anton and Derick mean?

Anton means "priceless, praiseworthy" (Latin (Antonius) origin). Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Anton and Derick boy or girl names?

Anton is primarily a boy name. Derick is primarily a boy name.