US Popularity:3092
Origin:Latin
Other Origin(s):Greek, Scandinavian, Slavic
Meaning:Flower
Anton is a masculine name of Latin origin, derived from the Latin Antonius—an ancient Roman family name. Anton is a Slavic and Scandinavian take on names such as Anthony and Antonio, and may come from the Greek word anthos, meaning “flower.” This can match your little one’s budding potential to flourish and blossom to their full potential. Your little one is the most precious person in the world, and with a name like Anton, they will certainly know it!
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Famous People Named Anton

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  • Anton Chekhov
    Author, Playwright

How Popular Is The Name Anton?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Anton is currently #1503 on The Bump
Boy:Anton is currently #831 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Anton is currently #3092 in U.S. births
Boy:Anton is currently #1466 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#1466
in 2023
- 73
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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Sources

  • Behind the Name, Anton, October 2024

  • WordSense, Anton

  • Online Etymology Dictionary, Anthony, September 2022

  • Dictionary of Medieval Names from European Sources, Anthony

  • WordSense, ἄνθος

  • Behind the Name, Anthony, May 2020

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