Antony vs Arnold

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Antony

Boy #1,780 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"priceless one, beyond praise"

Origin: Latin Antonius (Etruscan origin)

Cultural Roots

English Italian Roman Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,780
Total SSA Count
92
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Tony, Ant, Tone

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Arnold

Boy #1,694 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"eagle power, eagle ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German English American Flemish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,694
Total SSA Count
99
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Arnie, Arno

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Antony Rank #1,780
Arnold Rank #1,694

Arnold is more popular, ranked #1694 vs #1780 for Antony.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Antony ___

  • Antony James
  • Antony John
  • Antony Michael
  • Antony David
  • Antony William
  • Antony Edward

Arnold ___

  • Arnold James
  • Arnold Lee
  • Arnold Scott
  • Arnold Paul
  • Arnold Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Antony

Victoria Eleanor Sebastian Charlotte William

If you choose Arnold

Gerald Harold Donna Linda Ronald

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Antony or Arnold more popular?

Arnold is more popular, ranked #1694 compared to Antony at #1780 in the United States.

What do Antony and Arnold mean?

Antony means "priceless one, beyond praise" (Latin Antonius (Etruscan origin) origin). Arnold means "eagle power, eagle ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Antony and Arnold boy or girl names?

Antony is primarily a boy name. Arnold is primarily a boy name.

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