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Hendrick vs Anton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hendrick

Boy #1,575 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

Dutch German Scandinavian South African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,575
Total SSA Count
110
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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

Hendrick Rank #1,575
Anton Rank #1,480

Anton is more popular, ranked #1480 vs #1575 for Hendrick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hendrick or Anton more popular?

Anton is more popular, ranked #1480 compared to Hendrick at #1575 in the United States.

What do Hendrick and Anton mean?

Hendrick means "ruler of the home" (Old High German origin). Anton means "priceless, praiseworthy" (Latin (Antonius) origin).

Are Hendrick and Anton boy or girl names?

Hendrick is primarily a boy name. Anton is primarily a boy name.

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