Anthony vs Jose

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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Jose

Boy #91 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will increase"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Portuguese Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#91
Total SSA Count
3,768
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pepe, Che, Joe

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Anthony Rank #44
Jose Rank #91

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 vs #91 for Jose.

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

Jose ___

  • Jose Luis
  • Jose Antonio
  • Jose Miguel
  • Jose Angel
  • Jose Carlos
  • Jose Manuel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anthony

Michael Joseph Nicholas Maria Catherine

If you choose Jose

Maria Carmen Luis Carlos Sofia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anthony or Jose more popular?

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 compared to Jose at #91 in the United States.

What do Anthony and Jose mean?

Anthony means "Priceless; of inestimable worth" (Latin origin). Jose means "God will increase" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are Anthony and Jose boy or girl names?

Anthony is primarily a boy name. Jose is primarily a boy name.

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