Anothony vs Butch

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Butch

Boy #13,319 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"tough, masculine, rugged"

Origin: American English slang

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#13,319
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
But, Buy, Buie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Anothony Rank #13,164
Butch Rank #13,319

Anothony is more popular, ranked #13164 vs #13319 for Butch.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anothony ___

No pairings available yet.

Butch ___

  • Butch James
  • Butch Lee
  • Butch Ray
  • Butch Dale
  • Butch Wayne
  • Butch Earl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anothony

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If you choose Butch

Hank Duke Clint Roy Buck

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anothony or Butch more popular?

Anothony is more popular, ranked #13164 compared to Butch at #13319 in the United States.

What do Anothony and Butch mean?

Butch means "tough, masculine, rugged" (American English slang origin).

Are Anothony and Butch boy or girl names?

Anothony is primarily a boy name. Butch is primarily a boy name.

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