Anton

Meaning of Anton

The name Anton comes from the Roman family name Antonius. It is often understood to mean "priceless" or "worthy of praise."

Anton has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Anton

After ranking as high as #651 in 2002, Anton has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Anton

• Anton Chekhov
  Russian playwright and short story writer
• Anton Yelchin
  American actor (Star Trek, Alpha Dog)
• Anton Du Beke
  British professional dancer and TV judge
• Anton Corbijn
  Dutch photographer and film director
• Anton Bruckner
  Austrian Romantic composer

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Questions about the name Anton

What does the name Anton mean?

Anton means the name anton comes from the roman family name antonius. it is often understood to mean "priceless" or "worthy of praise.", and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Anton a boy's or a girl's name?

Anton is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Anton?

Anton did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Anton most popular?

Anton peaked at #651 in 2002.