Gerard vs Anton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gerard

Boy #1,529 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave spear, strong with a spear"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,480 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priceless, praiseworthy"

Origin: Latin (Antonius)

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Gerard Rank #1,529

Anton Rank #1,480

Anton is more popular, ranked #1480 vs #1529 for Gerard.

Is Gerard or Anton more popular?

Anton is more popular, ranked #1480 compared to Gerard at #1529 in the United States.

What do Gerard and Anton mean?

Gerard means "brave spear, strong with a spear" (Old High German origin). Anton means "priceless, praiseworthy" (Latin (Antonius) origin).

Are Gerard and Anton boy or girl names?

Gerard is primarily a boy name. Anton is primarily a boy name.