Anton

Anton: name meaning, origin & popularity

Meaning: “of Antonius”
Origin: Latin
Say it: AN-ton · 2 syllables
Used for: Boys

Form of Anthony/Antonius used in many European languages, especially German, Slavic, and Scandinavian traditions. The meaning of the ancient Roman family name Antonius is uncertain.

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How popular is Anton?

202437.0 per million US babies

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Babies named Anton in 2024122

2024 rank#1,476 boys

Peak year1880

Total US babies since 188023,804

Anton is steady now but far below its 1880 peak.

Names like Anton

Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.

Lucasfrom Lucania · Latin
Leolion · Latin
Julianyouthful, downy-bearded · Latin
Anthonyof the Antonius family · Latin
RomanRoman, from Rome · Latin
Bennettblessed · Latin
Adrianfrom Hadria · Latin
Christianfollower of Christ · Latin

Anton questions

What does the name Anton mean?

Anton means "of Antonius". It comes from Latin. Form of Anthony/Antonius used in many European languages, especially German, Slavic, and Scandinavian traditions. The meaning of the ancient Roman family name Antonius is uncertain.

Is Anton a boy or girl name?

Anton is mainly a boy's name in US records (100% of uses since 1880).

How popular is Anton?

122 US babies were named Anton in 2024. Its peak year was 1880.

How do you pronounce Anton?

Anton is usually pronounced AN-ton.

Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.