Anton Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Anton Name at a Glance

Name	Anton
Meaning	German and Russian form of Anthony, borne by the Russian dramatist Anton Chekhov (1860-1904).
Origin	Russian
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Anton Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Anton means “German and Russian form of Anthony, borne by the Russian dramatist Anton Chekhov (1860-1904”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Anton Name Origin

Our database records Anton under Russian origin. Browse more Russian baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Anton a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Anton is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Anton

When considering Anton for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.