Anthony
Latin boy's name meaning “priceless; praiseworthy”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Latin
- Meaning
- priceless; praiseworthy
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 7
- US rank (2023)
- #46
- Born in 2023
- 6,265
Meaning & origin
Anthony comes from the Roman family name Antonius, of uncertain meaning, later linked to the Greek anthos ('flower') and often read as 'priceless'.
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.
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Nicknames
Tony, Ant
Anthony: frequently asked questions
What does the name Anthony mean?
Anthony is a Latin name meaning "priceless; praiseworthy". Anthony comes from the Roman family name Antonius, of uncertain meaning, later linked to the Greek anthos ('flower') and often read as 'priceless'.
Where does the name Anthony come from?
Anthony is of Latin origin. Anthony comes from the Roman family name Antonius, of uncertain meaning, later linked to the Greek anthos ('flower') and often read as 'priceless'.
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.