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Jerome vs Anton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jerome

Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Dutch German Catholic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,341
Total SSA Count
143
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

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

Jerome Rank #1,341
Anton Rank #1,480

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 vs #1480 for Anton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jerome or Anton more popular?

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 compared to Anton at #1480 in the United States.

What do Jerome and Anton mean?

Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin). Anton means "priceless, praiseworthy" (Latin (Antonius) origin).

Are Jerome and Anton boy or girl names?

Jerome is primarily a boy name. Anton is primarily a boy name.

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