What does the name Anton mean?

The name Anton means "From a Roman family".

What is the origin of the name Anton?

Anton is a name of French origin.

How popular is the name Anton?

In 2023, 122 babies were named Anton in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Is Anton a boy's name?

Yes, Anton is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Anton

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Births Last Year: 122 ↘

All-Time Total: 21,983

Peak Year: 1915

Anton is of Latin origin, derived from the name Antonius. It is a common name in various European countries and has different variations in different languages.

Notable Namesakes

Anton Chekhov - Russian playwright and short story writer.
Anton Pavlovich - Russian composer known for his symphonies.
Antoni Gaudí - Spanish architect known for Sagrada Família.
Anton Yelchin - American actor known for Star Trek movies.
Anton van Leeuwenhoek - Dutch scientist, father of microbiology.
Anton Corbijn - Dutch photographer and music video director.
Anton Bruckner - Austrian composer known for his symphonies.
Anton LaVey - American founder of the Church of Satan.
Anton Du Beke - British ballroom dancer and TV personality.
Anton Drexler - German politician, founder of the German Workers' Party.

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Anton

Andreas Maximilian Eugene Maxim Oren Leonard Stefan Casper

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Anton

Sonya Rita Asha Aliya Sofie Agnes Lucie Elinor

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Anton

Anthony Antione Antoine Antoinette Antone Antonella Antonette Antonia

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

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