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Ivar vs Anton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ivar

Boy #1,524 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"yew warrior, bow warrior"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Norwegian Swedish Danish Viking

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,524
Total SSA Count
116
Syllables
2
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

Ivar Rank #1,524
Anton Rank #1,480

Anton is more popular, ranked #1480 vs #1524 for Ivar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ivar or Anton more popular?

Anton is more popular, ranked #1480 compared to Ivar at #1524 in the United States.

What do Ivar and Anton mean?

Ivar means "yew warrior, bow warrior" (Old Norse origin). Anton means "priceless, praiseworthy" (Latin (Antonius) origin).

Are Ivar and Anton boy or girl names?

Ivar is primarily a boy name. Anton is primarily a boy name.

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