Anton vs Thorin

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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Thorin

Boy #1,361 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bold, daring (thunder-bold)"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Fantasy/Tolkien fandom American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,361
Total SSA Count
139
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Thor

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Popularity Comparison

Anton Rank #1,480
Thorin Rank #1,361

Thorin is more popular, ranked #1361 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

Thorin ___

  • Thorin James
  • Thorin Oak
  • Thorin William
  • Thorin Lee
  • Thorin Bjorn
  • Thorin Stone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anton

Nikolai Katya Dmitri Olga Sasha

If you choose Thorin

Beren Eowyn Fili Arwen Radagast

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anton or Thorin more popular?

Thorin is more popular, ranked #1361 compared to Anton at #1480 in the United States.

What do Anton and Thorin mean?

Anton means "priceless, praiseworthy" (Latin (Antonius) origin). Thorin means "bold, daring (thunder-bold)" (Old Norse origin).

Are Anton and Thorin boy or girl names?

Anton is primarily a boy name. Thorin is primarily a boy name.

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