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The baby name Ton is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced Dutch: /tɔn/; English: /tʌn/ or /tɒn/.

Ton is Dutch in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 1.0
Origin: Dutch
Pronunciation: Dutch: /tɔn/; English: /tʌn/ or /tɒn/

What is the meaning of the name Ton ?

The baby name Ton is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced Dutch: /tɔn/; English: /tʌn/ or /tɒn/.

Ton is Dutch in Origin.

Ton is a compact masculine given name used chiefly in Dutch and Catalan, functioning as a short form of Anton/Antoni and ultimately of the Latin family name Antonius. In the Netherlands it rose to notable use in the mid-20th century and remains familiar through figures such as conductor Ton Koopman; it also appears in Indonesia within Catholic communities influenced by Dutch naming. In Catalonia and parts of Occitania, Ton serves as an informal form of Antoni.

As a derivative of Antonius, its precise meaning is uncertain, likely Etruscan; modern name lore often renders it “priceless, of inestimable worth.” Close variants and cognates include Toon, Tonny, Teun, Antoon, Anton, Antoni, Antonio, Antoine, and Tony. In Vietnamese contexts, the spelling Ton can represent Tôn, a distinct name meaning “honor, respect,” highlighting a diacritic-based difference in origin and sense.

Ton has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Ton

Ton Koopman Musician · Born 1944 · Kingdom of the Netherlands Ton Koopman is a Dutch musician and conductor, best known for his performances and recordings of Baroque music. He founded the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra and Choir, and his interpretations of works by Johann Sebastian Bach, such as the 'St. Matthew Passion' and 'Mass in B minor', are highly regarded. Koopman's dedication to historically informed performance has made him a prominent figure in classical music.

Ton – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
MV 0 #19 1 644
MO 0 #51 2 2,706
NL Boys 0 #52 8,966 5,873
CM 0 #53 4 2,592
AL 0 #73 4 2,372
AF 0 #76 1 1,883
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
PH 0 #86 11 5,607
NL 0 #106 400 2,481
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
HU 0 #115 1 1,675
OM 0 #120 2 6,215
BN Boys 0 #137 3 6,332
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
BW Girls 0 #151 1 4,216
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
HR 0 #181 1 2,081
SI Boys 0 #209 3 3,402
MO Boys 0 #213 11 5,842
LU Boys 0 #219 2 4,970
BG Boys 0 #220 1 3,850
AL Girls 0 #226 2 4,141
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
BD 0 #236 6 5,992
AL Boys 0 #246 53 5,122
AO Boys 0 #248 2 5,568
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
HR Boys 0 #254 6 3,997
TW Boys 0 #255 2 7,111
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
GR Boys 0 #270 4 6,912
PH Boys 0 #273 112 11,440
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
SG 0 #281 2 11,010
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
JP Boys 0 #288 10 7,909
TW Girls 0 #288 2 8,139
JM Boys 0 #292 2 6,876
CZ Boys 0 #293 12 6,530
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
SA 0 #308 5 10,560
CN Boys 0 #326 6 9,639
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
BR 0 #333 13 5,969
PL Boys 0 #337 4 6,459
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
QA Girls 0 #342 2 15,378
MY 0 #346 9 12,352
HK 0 #354 4 8,483
SD Girls 0 #355 4 7,678
CN Girls 0 #357 3 8,829
GH Boys 0 #360 2 8,138
MU Girls 0 #360 3 8,539
MU Boys 0 #362 8 8,477
PT Boys 0 #375 7 7,951
CM Boys 0 #386 176 12,054
UY Boys 0 #386 14 5,922
JO Boys 0 #388 2 7,057
YE 0 #396 3 8,639
BD Girls 0 #402 5 8,413
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
OM Girls 0 #422 3 15,987
PH Girls 0 #424 6 13,098
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
Spain 0 #436 17 2,326
MX 0 #444 2 8,339
AR Boys 0 #455 13 7,628
SD Boys 0 #459 8 10,523
PA Boys 0 #467 15 9,305
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
CM Girls 0 #486 55 11,671
RU Boys 0 #486 20 12,621
HK Boys 0 #495 33 12,905
GT Boys 0 #497 3 7,625
CR Boys 0 #504 7 10,188
CO 0 #508 3 7,768
PA Girls 0 #517 2 9,861
IQ Girls 0 #522 4 11,303
RU Girls 0 #522 2 11,913
PS Boys 0 #529 20 10,655
BD Boys 0 #537 40 10,045
BH 0 #541 13 17,937
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
IR Boys 0 #542 11 10,162
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
KW Girls 0 #558 4 19,177
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
SG Girls 0 #577 10 18,916
IL Boys 0 #588 20 10,983
BR Boys 0 #592 162 12,213
AE Girls 0 #595 3 20,968
BO Boys 0 #619 4 9,244
HK Girls 0 #644 7 16,104
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
IN Girls 0 #650 5 13,121
CL Boys 0 #653 13 13,390
SG Boys 0 #655 43 17,960
IQ Boys 0 #656 12 13,071
Finland Boys 2026 #674 9 3,552
QA Boys 0 #676 32 18,093
Spain Boys 0 #682 255 5,610
LB 0 #684 7 13,263
IT 0 #703 12 4,183
KW Boys 0 #753 17 18,755
SY 0 #765 3 11,684
TN 0 #800 30 13,765
NG Girls 0 #825 2 15,093
NL Girls 0 #826 130 5,933
PE Boys 0 #836 43 14,506
CO Boys 0 #860 61 15,656
OM Boys 0 #861 21 17,948
EG Boys 0 #873 14 15,035
United States Boys 2012 #882 5 7,390
SA Girls 0 #912 24 25,931
CL Girls 0 #914 2 14,098
Germany Boys 0 #917 36 5,697
MX Boys 0 #927 56 16,355
MY Girls 0 #940 55 24,821
EG Girls 0 #941 19 14,742
NG Boys 0 #942 10 16,906
Spain Girls 0 #970 14 5,561
IN Boys 0 #973 29 16,750
MY Boys 0 #1,005 107 25,439
AE Boys 0 #1,052 41 22,615
MA 0 #1,054 75 20,986
DZ 0 #1,074 103 20,130
CO Girls 0 #1,151 2 16,140
ZA Boys 0 #1,156 23 25,619
TR 0 #1,196 16 19,440
ZA Girls 0 #1,235 2 25,928
MX Girls 0 #1,263 5 17,781
IT Boys 0 #1,327 145 10,046
IT Girls 0 #1,430 17 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,498 117 28,008

Ton is popular in 74 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Ton

Ton is predominantly a boy's name.
Ton is a one syllable name, pronounced Dutch: /tɔn/; English: /tʌn/ or /tɒn/.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Anton, Antonius, Toon, Antoon, Tony and Antoni.
Across languages, Ton has these equivalents: Anthony (English), Antonio (Spanish, Italian, Portuguese), Antoine (French), Anton (German, Russian, Scandinavian), Antoni (Polish, Catalan), and 2 more.
Somewhat — Ton ranked #674 in Finland in 2026, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries, placing it just outside the most common names.
Ton ranks highest in Finland (#674 in 2026).
Yes — 1 notable people named Ton are in our database, including Ton Koopman (Musician).