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Denis vs Anton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Denis

Boy #1,643 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"follower of Dionysus, god of wine"

Origin: Greek Dionysios

Cultural Roots

French Russian Eastern European Spanish-speaking Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,643
Total SSA Count
103
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Denis Rank #1,643
Anton Rank #1,480

Anton is more popular, ranked #1480 vs #1643 for Denis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Denis or Anton more popular?

Anton is more popular, ranked #1480 compared to Denis at #1643 in the United States.

What do Denis and Anton mean?

Denis means "follower of Dionysus, god of wine" (Greek Dionysios origin). Anton means "priceless, praiseworthy" (Latin (Antonius) origin).

Are Denis and Anton boy or girl names?

Denis is primarily a boy name. Anton is primarily a boy name.

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