Anthony vs Isaiah

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

All Clear

Isaiah

Boy #56 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the Lord saves"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#56
Total SSA Count
5,250
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zay, Ike, Isa

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Anthony Rank #44
Isaiah Rank #56

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 vs #56 for Isaiah.

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

Isaiah ___

  • Isaiah James
  • Isaiah Michael
  • Isaiah David
  • Isaiah Thomas
  • Isaiah Alexander
  • Isaiah John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anthony

Michael Joseph Nicholas Maria Catherine

If you choose Isaiah

Elijah Josiah Miriam Hannah Ezekiel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anthony or Isaiah more popular?

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 compared to Isaiah at #56 in the United States.

What do Anthony and Isaiah mean?

Anthony means "Priceless; of inestimable worth" (Latin origin). Isaiah means "the Lord saves" (Hebrew origin).

Are Anthony and Isaiah boy or girl names?

Anthony is primarily a boy name. Isaiah is primarily a boy name.

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