Anton vs Hendrick

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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Hendrick

Boy #1,575 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

Dutch German Scandinavian South African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,575
Total SSA Count
110
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rick, Hank

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Anton Rank #1,480
Hendrick Rank #1,575

Anton is more popular, ranked #1480 vs #1575 for Hendrick.

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

Hendrick ___

  • Hendrick James
  • Hendrick Cole
  • Hendrick Lee
  • Hendrick Reid
  • Hendrick Grant
  • Hendrick Paul

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anton

Nikolai Katya Dmitri Olga Sasha

If you choose Hendrick

Willem Beatrix Sigrid Emmett Isadora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anton or Hendrick more popular?

Anton is more popular, ranked #1480 compared to Hendrick at #1575 in the United States.

What do Anton and Hendrick mean?

Anton means "priceless, praiseworthy" (Latin (Antonius) origin). Hendrick means "ruler of the home" (Old High German origin).

Are Anton and Hendrick boy or girl names?

Anton is primarily a boy name. Hendrick is primarily a boy name.

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