Anthony vs Thomas

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
Thomas Rank #39

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 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

Thomas ___

  • Thomas James
  • Thomas William
  • Thomas Edward
  • Thomas Robert
  • Thomas Henry
  • Thomas Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anthony

Michael Joseph Nicholas Maria Catherine

If you choose Thomas

Elizabeth Charlotte Margaret James William

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anthony or Thomas more popular?

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 compared to Anthony at #44 in the United States.

What do Anthony and Thomas mean?

Anthony means "Priceless; of inestimable worth" (Latin origin). Thomas means "Twin" (Aramaic origin).

Are Anthony and Thomas boy or girl names?

Anthony is primarily a boy name. Thomas is primarily a boy name.

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