Anton vs Nikola

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

Nikola

Boy #1,589 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Serbian Bulgarian Croatian Czech Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,589
Total SSA Count
108
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Anton Rank #1,480
Nikola Rank #1,589

Anton is more popular, ranked #1480 vs #1589 for Nikola.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anton or Nikola more popular?

Anton is more popular, ranked #1480 compared to Nikola at #1589 in the United States.

What do Anton and Nikola mean?

Anton means "priceless, praiseworthy" (Latin (Antonius) origin). Nikola means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Anton and Nikola boy or girl names?

Anton is primarily a boy name. Nikola is primarily a boy name.

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