Anthony
Latin boy's name meaning “uncertain (Roman family name)”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Latin
- Meaning
- uncertain (Roman family name)
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 7
- US rank (2023)
- #46
- Born in 2023
- 6,265
- Peak year
- 2008 (#7)
Meaning & origin
Anthony comes from the Roman family name Antonius, of uncertain (possibly Etruscan) origin. The popular gloss 'priceless' and the -h- spelling both come from a later, mistaken link to the Greek anthos ('flower').
Is Anthony a Latin name?
Yes — Anthony is a Latin name meaning "uncertain (Roman family name)". Anthony comes from the Roman family name Antonius, of uncertain (possibly Etruscan) origin. The popular gloss 'priceless' and the -h- spelling both come from a later, mistaken link to the Greek anthos ('flower'). You may also see it described as Roman, which refer to the same root.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Anthony ranked #46 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 6,265 US boys were given the name Anthony.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #7 in 2008
“Unranked” means Anthony was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
See more boy names starting with A.
How to spell Anthony
Anthony is spelled A-N-T-H-O-N-Y — 7 letters and 3 syllables.
Nicknames
Tony, Ant
Anthony: frequently asked questions
What does the name Anthony mean?
Anthony is a Latin name meaning "uncertain (Roman family name)". Anthony comes from the Roman family name Antonius, of uncertain (possibly Etruscan) origin. The popular gloss 'priceless' and the -h- spelling both come from a later, mistaken link to the Greek anthos ('flower').
Where does the name Anthony come from?
Anthony is of Latin origin. Anthony comes from the Roman family name Antonius, of uncertain (possibly Etruscan) origin. The popular gloss 'priceless' and the -h- spelling both come from a later, mistaken link to the Greek anthos ('flower').
Is Anthony a boy or a girl name?
Anthony is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Anthony?
In 2023, 6,265 US boys were given the name Anthony.
Is Anthony a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Anthony ranked #46 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
What are common nicknames for Anthony?
Common nicknames for Anthony include Tony, Ant.
How do you spell Anthony?
Anthony is spelled A-N-T-H-O-N-Y — 7 letters.
How common is the name Anthony?
In 2023, 6,265 US boys were given the name Anthony. In the latest US data, Anthony ranked #46 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Anthony a Latin name?
Yes — Anthony is a Latin name meaning "uncertain (Roman family name)". Anthony comes from the Roman family name Antonius, of uncertain (possibly Etruscan) origin. The popular gloss 'priceless' and the -h- spelling both come from a later, mistaken link to the Greek anthos ('flower'). You may also see it described as Roman, which refer to the same root.
What does Anthony mean in Latin?
In Latin, Anthony means "uncertain (Roman family name)". Anthony comes from the Roman family name Antonius, of uncertain (possibly Etruscan) origin. The popular gloss 'priceless' and the -h- spelling both come from a later, mistaken link to the Greek anthos ('flower').
Is Anthony a Roman name?
Anthony is usually classified as Latin, and Roman belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as Roman too. It means "uncertain (Roman family name)".