Wolfgang vs Anton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wolfgang

Boy #1,534 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"wolf path, the way of the wolf"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

German Austrian Swiss Bavarian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,534
Total SSA Count
115
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

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

Wolfgang Rank #1,534
Anton Rank #1,480

Anton is more popular, ranked #1480 vs #1534 for Wolfgang.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wolfgang or Anton more popular?

Anton is more popular, ranked #1480 compared to Wolfgang at #1534 in the United States.

What do Wolfgang and Anton mean?

Wolfgang means "wolf path, the way of the wolf" (Old High German origin). Anton means "priceless, praiseworthy" (Latin (Antonius) origin).

Are Wolfgang and Anton boy or girl names?

Wolfgang is primarily a boy name. Anton is primarily a boy name.

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