Антон
/An-tón/
man, male
Gender
Boys
Origin
Greek
Popularity
#20356
Syllables
2 syllables
Meaning
man, male
The name Anton comes from the Greek "anton" – “man, masculine”. In the church calendar several saints with this name are commemorated, including Saint Anton Піщаний, which makes it popular among Ukrainian Christians. In literature and art the name is often associated with bravery and resilience.
Nicknames & variations
Personality traits
Famous bearers
Антон Піддубний (видатний український боксер)
Антон Шевченко (український футболіст)
Антон Довженко (український поет)
Антон Кобзар (український музикант)
Антон Кузнецов (український актор)
Антон Гнатюк (політолог)
Антон Соловей (український журналіст)
Similar names
Іван
BoysAncient Hebrew
Yahweh (God) merciful or Divine grace.
Андрій
BoysGreek
Manly, brave and courageous.
Антоній
BoysGreek
man, male
Віктор
BoysLatin
Winner.
Михайло
BoysAncient Hebrew
One who is similar to God.
Олександр
BoysAncient Greek
Protector of people
Сергій
BoysLatin
Tall, highly respected.
Тарас
BoysGreek
Rebel, disobedient, caring
Олексій
BoysGreek
Protector
More from Names by the Church Calendar
Кирило
BoysGreek
Lord, ruler, or sovereign.
Микола
BoysGreek
Conqueror of peoples
Василь
BoysGreek
Royal, majestic or ruler.
Павло
BoysLatin
Small, modest
Петро
BoysGreek
Stone, rock
Степан
BoysGreek
Wreath, crown
Григорій
BoysGreek
Watchful, attentive, or one who does not sleep.