Anton vs Luther

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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Luther

Boy #1,499 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous army, warrior people"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

German English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,499
Total SSA Count
119
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lou, Luke

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Anton Rank #1,480
Luther Rank #1,499

Anton is more popular, ranked #1480 vs #1499 for Luther.

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

Luther ___

  • Luther James
  • Luther Ray
  • Luther King
  • Luther Eugene
  • Luther Alexander
  • Luther William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anton

Nikolai Katya Dmitri Olga Sasha

If you choose Luther

Malcolm Rosa Martin Harriet Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anton or Luther more popular?

Anton is more popular, ranked #1480 compared to Luther at #1499 in the United States.

What do Anton and Luther mean?

Anton means "priceless, praiseworthy" (Latin (Antonius) origin). Luther means "famous army, warrior people" (Old High German origin).

Are Anton and Luther boy or girl names?

Anton is primarily a boy name. Luther is primarily a boy name.

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