Priceless one; highly praiseworthy
Derived from the Roman family name Antonius, its exact meaning is debated but often associated with being beyond praise. It is the German, Russian, and Scandinavian form of Anthony, popularized by Saint Anthony the Great.
About 132 boys were named Anton in 2025.
Renowned Russian playwright and short-story writer
Austrian composer and organist
The formidable food critic · Ratatouille
The primary antagonist and hitman · No Country for Old Men
Russian-American actor known for Star Trek
Dutch microbiologist known as the Father of Microbiology
German political leader
English professional footballer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Anton — far less common.
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