Anton vs Smith

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

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Popularity Comparison

Anton Rank #1,480
Smith Rank #1,580

Anton is more popular, ranked #1480 vs #1580 for Smith.

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

Smith ___

  • Smith James
  • Smith Cole
  • Smith Lee
  • Smith Reid
  • Smith Grant
  • Smith Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anton or Smith more popular?

Anton is more popular, ranked #1480 compared to Smith at #1580 in the United States.

What do Anton and Smith mean?

Anton means "priceless, praiseworthy" (Latin (Antonius) origin). Smith means "metalworker, blacksmith" (Old English origin).

Are Anton and Smith boy or girl names?

Anton is primarily a boy name. Smith is primarily a boy name.

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