Anton vs Fredrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anton

Boy #1,480 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"priceless, praiseworthy"

Origin: Latin (Antonius)

Cultural Roots

German Russian Scandinavian Czech Dutch Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,480
Total SSA Count
122
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Tony, Toni

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Fredrick

Boy #1,656 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English American German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,656
Total SSA Count
102
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Fred, Freddie, Rick

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Anton Rank #1,480
Fredrick Rank #1,656

Anton is more popular, ranked #1480 vs #1656 for Fredrick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anton ___

  • Anton Karl
  • Anton Heinrich
  • Anton Ludwig
  • Anton Paul
  • Anton Max
  • Anton Wilhelm

Fredrick ___

  • Fredrick James
  • Fredrick John
  • Fredrick Henry
  • Fredrick William
  • Fredrick Thomas
  • Fredrick Charles

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anton

Nikolai Katya Dmitri Olga Sasha

If you choose Fredrick

Eleanor Beatrice Henry Edmund Clara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anton or Fredrick more popular?

Anton is more popular, ranked #1480 compared to Fredrick at #1656 in the United States.

What do Anton and Fredrick mean?

Anton means "priceless, praiseworthy" (Latin (Antonius) origin). Fredrick means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Anton and Fredrick boy or girl names?

Anton is primarily a boy name. Fredrick is primarily a boy name.

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