Anton vs Monte

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

Monte

Boy #1,431 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mountain"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,431
Total SSA Count
127
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Monty

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Anton Rank #1,480
Monte Rank #1,431

Monte is more popular, ranked #1431 vs #1480 for Anton.

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

Monte ___

  • Monte James
  • Monte Lee
  • Monte Ray
  • Monte Dean
  • Monte Paul
  • Monte Bruce

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anton

Nikolai Katya Dmitri Olga Sasha

If you choose Monte

Lola Della Beau Stella Rex

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anton or Monte more popular?

Monte is more popular, ranked #1431 compared to Anton at #1480 in the United States.

What do Anton and Monte mean?

Anton means "priceless, praiseworthy" (Latin (Antonius) origin). Monte means "mountain" (Latin origin).

Are Anton and Monte boy or girl names?

Anton is primarily a boy name. Monte is primarily a boy name.

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