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John vs Anthony

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21
Total SSA Count
8,047
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Anthony

Boy #44 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Priceless; of inestimable worth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish French Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#44
Total SSA Count
6,326
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

John Rank #21
Anthony Rank #44

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #44 for Anthony.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is John or Anthony more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Anthony at #44 in the United States.

What do John and Anthony mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Anthony means "Priceless; of inestimable worth" (Latin origin).

Are John and Anthony boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Anthony is primarily a boy name.

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