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George vs Anthony

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek German Russian Spanish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#123
Total SSA Count
2,890
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Anthony

Boy #44 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Priceless; of inestimable worth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish French Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#44
Total SSA Count
6,326
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

George Rank #123
Anthony Rank #44

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 vs #123 for George.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is George or Anthony more popular?

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 compared to George at #123 in the United States.

What do George and Anthony mean?

George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin). Anthony means "Priceless; of inestimable worth" (Latin origin).

Are George and Anthony boy or girl names?

George is primarily a boy name. Anthony is primarily a boy name.

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