Ants is an Estonian masculine given name. Notable people with the name include:
Ants Antson (born 1938), Estonian speed skater and Olympic medalist
Ants Eskola (1908–1989), Estonian actor and singer
Ants Laaneots (born 1948), Estonian military general, former Commander-in-Chief of the Estonian Defence Forces
Ants Laikmaa (1866-1942), Estonian painter
Ants Lauter (1894-1973), Estonian actor, theatre director and pedagogue
Ants Nuut, Estonian trombonist, vocalist and tuba player for the rock band Apelsin
Ants Oras (1900-1982), Estonian translator and writer
Ants Piip (1884–1942), Estonian lawyer, diplomat and politician
Ants Taul (born 1950), Estonian musician and instrument-maker
