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Hans vs Anton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hans

Boy #1,325 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Dutch Scandinavian Swiss

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,325
Total SSA Count
145
Syllables
1
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

Hans Rank #1,325
Anton Rank #1,480

Hans is more popular, ranked #1325 vs #1480 for Anton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hans or Anton more popular?

Hans is more popular, ranked #1325 compared to Anton at #1480 in the United States.

What do Hans and Anton mean?

Hans means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Germanic origin). Anton means "priceless, praiseworthy" (Latin (Antonius) origin).

Are Hans and Anton boy or girl names?

Hans is primarily a boy name. Anton is primarily a boy name.

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