Anton vs Hansel

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

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Hansel

Boy #1,666 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via German

Cultural Roots

German Swiss Austrian Nordic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,666
Total SSA Count
101
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Hans, Han

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Anton Rank #1,480
Hansel Rank #1,666

Anton is more popular, ranked #1480 vs #1666 for Hansel.

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

Hansel ___

  • Hansel Friedrich
  • Hansel Wilhelm
  • Hansel Georg
  • Hansel Karl
  • Hansel Ernst
  • Hansel Peter

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anton

Nikolai Katya Dmitri Olga Sasha

If you choose Hansel

Gretel Klaus Liesel Fritz Greta

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anton or Hansel more popular?

Anton is more popular, ranked #1480 compared to Hansel at #1666 in the United States.

What do Anton and Hansel mean?

Anton means "priceless, praiseworthy" (Latin (Antonius) origin). Hansel means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via German origin).

Are Anton and Hansel boy or girl names?

Anton is primarily a boy name. Hansel is primarily a boy name.

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