Boy name
Anton name: origin, pronunciation & similar names
Anton is a two-syllable masculine form of the Roman family name Antonius, used in German, Russian, Scandinavian languages, and others. Antonio, Antoine, and Anthony belong to the same name family. Similar names include Anzor, meaning “noble,” and Altan, meaning “crimson dawn” or “red daybreak.”
The name Anton at a glance
Syllables
An · ton
2 syllables · 5 letters · /anton/
Use
Boy
2 in our sample of notable people (Wikidata).
Documented use
Anton is a masculine form of the Roman family name Antonius, used in German, Russian, Scandinavian languages and several others. Antonio, Antoine and Anthony are other forms within the same name family.
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Similar names with known meanings
Origin of the name Anton
Sources record Anton as a name in Latin.
How to pronounce Anton
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /anton/ |
Is Anton a boy’s name?
Yes, Anton is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Anton does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Anton
Famous people named Anton
- Anton Çelebi
FAQ about the name Anton
Is Anton a boy’s name?
Yes, Anton is used mostly as a boy’s name.
What is the origin of the name Anton?
Anton is of Latin origin.
How many syllables does Anton have?
Anton has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Anton?
Anton does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Anton?
Notable people named Anton include Anton Çelebi.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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