Anton
Anton: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Anton
- A male given name from Latin.
- A transliteration of the Bulgarian, Belarusian, Russian, or Ukrainian male given name Анто́н (Antón).
Etymology
Borrowed from German Anton and from other northern European languages. Doublet of Anthony.
How popular is Anton?
Since 1880, 21 girls and 23,915 boys in the U.S. have been named Anton (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #6116 in 1973. Its highest rank for boys was #171 in 1880. In 2025, 132 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Anton
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Sibling name ideas for Anton
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Anton FAQ
What does the name Anton mean?
A male given name from Latin. A transliteration of the Bulgarian, Belarusian, Russian, or Ukrainian male given name Анто́н (Antón). Borrowed from German Anton and from other northern European languages. Doublet of Anthony.
What is the origin of the name Anton?
Anton is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Anton?
Since 1880, 21 girls and 23,915 boys in the U.S. have been named Anton (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #6116 in 1973. Its highest rank for boys was #171 in 1880. In 2025, 132 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Anton a boy or girl name?
Anton is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 21 girls and 23,915 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.