Anatol
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About Anatol
Anatol is a masculine name of Greek origin, derived from the name Anatolius, which means "sunrise" or "from the east." It is particularly popular in Eastern European countries, especially Russia, Poland, and Ukraine. The name carries an air of distinction and scholarly refinement, partly due to its literary associations through characters in works by authors such as Arthur Schnitzler. Anatol has a timeless quality that bridges ancient history and modern usage. While never extremely common in English-speaking countries, it has maintained steady usage in Eastern Europe. The name offers an attractive alternative to more common Alexander or Andrew while retaining a similar classical heritage and sophisticated sound.
Pronounced AHN-uh-tol.
As of October 2026, Anatol ranked #4315 in US births in 1920 SSA.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Anatol on lists
Famous Anatols
- Anatol Yusef
British actor
- Anatol Baconsky
Romanian poet, novelist and essayist
- (Peter Paul) Anatol Lieven
British journalist and author
- Anatol Șalaru
Moldovan cabinet minister
- Anatol Codru
Moldovan film director and writer
- Anatol Rapoport
Russian,American mathematical psychologist
- Anatol Josepho
Siberian,American inventor of the automatic photo booth
- Mikhail Anatol Litwak
birth name of Anatole Litvak, Ukrainian film director
- Anatol Chari
holocaust survivor/author
Anatol in pop culture
- Anatol Spencer
socialite main character in 1921 silent film "The Affairs of Anatol"