Anthem vs Redmond

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anthem

Boy #6,172 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"a rousing song of praise or national identity"

Origin: Old English via Greek

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,172
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ant

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Redmond

Boy #6,007 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wise protector, counselor-guardian"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Irish English Germanic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,007
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Red, Reddy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Anthem Rank #6,172
Redmond Rank #6,007

Redmond is more popular, ranked #6007 vs #6172 for Anthem.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anthem ___

  • Anthem James
  • Anthem Cole
  • Anthem Reed
  • Anthem West
  • Anthem Lee
  • Anthem Gray

Redmond ___

  • Redmond James
  • Redmond Patrick
  • Redmond William
  • Redmond Thomas
  • Redmond Joseph
  • Redmond Francis

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anthem

Legend Story Phoenix Nova Harbor

If you choose Redmond

Declan Kieran Cormac Siobhan Brigid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anthem or Redmond more popular?

Redmond is more popular, ranked #6007 compared to Anthem at #6172 in the United States.

What do Anthem and Redmond mean?

Anthem means "a rousing song of praise or national identity" (Old English via Greek origin). Redmond means "wise protector, counselor-guardian" (Germanic origin).

Are Anthem and Redmond boy or girl names?

Anthem is primarily a boy name. Redmond is primarily a boy name.

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