Anton

Original meaning uncertain; from the Roman family name Antonius.

Anton comes from the Roman family name Antonius. Its original meaning is uncertain, so the clearest account is its connection to that family name rather than a single word translation. In German-speaking history, devotion to Saint Anthony of Padua helped establish the name. French Antoine and Italian and Spanish Antonio belong to the same family, offering different shapes for a shared heritage. Anton’s n-t-n frame gives it a solid, measured sound. Beside the more flowing Antonio, it can feel restrained and practical, with the German first-syllable stress giving the opening particular weight. That balance may appeal if you like a traditional name with a firm outline.

Etymology: Anton is a form of Latin Antonius. Its link to that Roman family name is clearer than the word’s earliest meaning.