Lenny vs Anton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lenny

Boy #1,370 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave lion, lion-hearted"

Origin: Germanic via Old English

Cultural Roots

English American German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,370
Total SSA Count
137
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Lenny Rank #1,370
Anton Rank #1,480

Lenny is more popular, ranked #1370 vs #1480 for Anton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lenny or Anton more popular?

Lenny is more popular, ranked #1370 compared to Anton at #1480 in the United States.

What do Lenny and Anton mean?

Lenny means "brave lion, lion-hearted" (Germanic via Old English origin). Anton means "priceless, praiseworthy" (Latin (Antonius) origin).

Are Lenny and Anton boy or girl names?

Lenny is primarily a boy name. Anton is primarily a boy name.

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