Anthony vs Christopher

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anthony

Boy #44 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Priceless; of inestimable worth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish French Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#44
Total SSA Count
6,326
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tony, Ant, Tone

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Anthony Rank #44
Christopher Rank #61

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 vs #61 for Christopher.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anthony ___

  • Anthony James
  • Anthony Michael
  • Anthony Robert
  • Anthony William
  • Anthony Joseph
  • Anthony Paul

Christopher ___

  • Christopher James
  • Christopher Michael
  • Christopher Thomas
  • Christopher Alexander
  • Christopher David
  • Christopher John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anthony

Michael Joseph Nicholas Maria Catherine

If you choose Christopher

Nicholas Sebastian Katherine Elizabeth Matthew

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anthony or Christopher more popular?

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 compared to Christopher at #61 in the United States.

What do Anthony and Christopher mean?

Anthony means "Priceless; of inestimable worth" (Latin origin). Christopher means "one who carries Christ in heart" (Greek origin).

Are Anthony and Christopher boy or girl names?

Anthony is primarily a boy name. Christopher is primarily a boy name.

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