Anton vs Theodore

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
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anton

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If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anton or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Anton at #1480 in the United States.

What do Anton and Theodore mean?

Anton means "priceless, praiseworthy" (Latin (Antonius) origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Anton and Theodore boy or girl names?

Anton is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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