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Joseph vs Anthony

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joseph

Boy #32 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God will increase, he will add"

Origin: Hebrew Yosef from yasaf

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English French Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32
Total SSA Count
7,223
Syllables
3
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

Joseph Rank #32
Anthony Rank #44

Joseph is more popular, ranked #32 vs #44 for Anthony.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Joseph or Anthony more popular?

Joseph is more popular, ranked #32 compared to Anthony at #44 in the United States.

What do Joseph and Anthony mean?

Joseph means "God will increase, he will add" (Hebrew Yosef from yasaf origin). Anthony means "Priceless; of inestimable worth" (Latin origin).

Are Joseph and Anthony boy or girl names?

Joseph is primarily a boy name. Anthony is primarily a boy name.

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