Anthony vs Oliver

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
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Popularity Comparison

Anthony Rank #44
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #44 for Anthony.

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

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anthony

Michael Joseph Nicholas Maria Catherine

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anthony or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Anthony at #44 in the United States.

What do Anthony and Oliver mean?

Anthony means "Priceless; of inestimable worth" (Latin origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Anthony and Oliver boy or girl names?

Anthony is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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