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Fredrick vs Anton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fredrick

Boy #1,656 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English American German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,656
Total SSA Count
102
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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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

Fredrick Rank #1,656
Anton Rank #1,480

Anton is more popular, ranked #1480 vs #1656 for Fredrick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fredrick or Anton more popular?

Anton is more popular, ranked #1480 compared to Fredrick at #1656 in the United States.

What do Fredrick and Anton mean?

Fredrick means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Anton means "priceless, praiseworthy" (Latin (Antonius) origin).

Are Fredrick and Anton boy or girl names?

Fredrick is primarily a boy name. Anton is primarily a boy name.

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