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Norman vs Anton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Norman

Boy #1,313 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man from the north, Northman"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English French Scandinavian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,313
Total SSA Count
148
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

Norman Rank #1,313
Anton Rank #1,480

Norman is more popular, ranked #1313 vs #1480 for Anton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Norman or Anton more popular?

Norman is more popular, ranked #1313 compared to Anton at #1480 in the United States.

What do Norman and Anton mean?

Norman means "man from the north, Northman" (Old French origin). Anton means "priceless, praiseworthy" (Latin (Antonius) origin).

Are Norman and Anton boy or girl names?

Norman is primarily a boy name. Anton is primarily a boy name.

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