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Q: What does the name Anthon mean?

It is a variant of Anthony or Anton, from the Roman family name Antonius, whose origin is uncertain and possibly Etruscan.

Q: How do you pronounce Anthon?

It is said AN-thuhn /ˈæn.θən/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Q: Is Anthon a boy or girl name?

Anthon is used as a boy's name.

Q: How popular is Anthon?

It was always rare in the United States, given to only about fifteen boys a year even at its peak in the early nineteen-seventies.

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How to Pronounce Anthon

Pronounced AN-thuhn /ˈæn.θən/Low

Meaning: Anthon is a short variant of Anthony or Anton, from the old Roman family name Antonius. That name's ultimate meaning is genuinely uncertain and may be Etruscan rather than Latin, so no reliable gloss can be given, though it was later linked by folk etymology to Greek anthos, 'flower.' Anthon carries the name's long, distinguished history.Low

In 30 seconds: Anthon is a rare boy's name, a variant of Anthony/Anton, from Roman Antonius. It peaked around 1973 (said AN-thuhn).

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Origin LowLatin

MeaningAnthon is a short variant of Anthony or Anton, from the old Roman family name Antonius. That name's ultimate meaning is genuinely uncertain and may be Etruscan rather than Latin, so no reliable gloss can be given, though it was later linked by folk etymology to Greek anthos, 'flower.' Anthon carries the name's long, distinguished history.

U.S. rank (2023)#10903 ↗ Rising

2023 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1973

Total births (all-time)≈ 406

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Anthon is a clipped form of Anthony or Anton, both from the Roman Antonius. We note honestly that the root's meaning is uncertain, possibly Etruscan, rather than repeat the later, unfounded link to 'flower.' The short form stayed uncommon in the United States.

Anthon appeared in small numbers, peaking around 1973 with still only about fifteen boys a year. A man named Anthon at that peak would be in his fifties today, and the name reads as a trim, slightly Scandinavian-flavored take on Anthony.

Did you know? The Antonius behind Anthon was a great Roman family name, borne by Mark Antony, and its true origin may lie in the Etruscan language rather than Latin.

Overall data confidence 35%

References - Anthon — Variant of Anthony/Anton < Roman Antonius, origin uncertain (possibly Etruscan); 'flower' link noted as folk etymology.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anthon mean?

It is a variant of Anthony or Anton, from the Roman family name Antonius, whose origin is uncertain and possibly Etruscan.

How do you pronounce Anthon?

It is said AN-thuhn /ˈæn.θən/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Anthon a boy or girl name?

Anthon is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Anthon?

It was always rare in the United States, given to only about fifteen boys a year even at its peak in the early nineteen-seventies.