Anthony vs Juan

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

Juan

Boy #137 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#137
Total SSA Count
2,601
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Juanito

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Anthony Rank #44
Juan Rank #137

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 vs #137 for Juan.

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

Juan ___

  • Juan Carlos
  • Juan Miguel
  • Juan Antonio
  • Juan Pablo
  • Juan Andres
  • Juan Fernando

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anthony

Michael Joseph Nicholas Maria Catherine

If you choose Juan

Miguel Carlos Diego Sofia Isabella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anthony or Juan more popular?

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 compared to Juan at #137 in the United States.

What do Anthony and Juan mean?

Anthony means "Priceless; of inestimable worth" (Latin origin). Juan means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Anthony and Juan boy or girl names?

Anthony is primarily a boy name. Juan is primarily a boy name.

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