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Anton vs Jerome

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
Jerome Rank #1,341

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 vs #1480 for Anton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anton or Jerome more popular?

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 compared to Anton at #1480 in the United States.

What do Anton and Jerome mean?

Anton means "priceless, praiseworthy" (Latin (Antonius) origin). Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin).

Are Anton and Jerome boy or girl names?

Anton is primarily a boy name. Jerome is primarily a boy name.

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