Anthony
Anthony is a boys' name of Latin origin meaning “priceless, praiseworthy.” It ranked #11 in the United States in 2025. Derived from the Roman family name Antonius, of uncertain but possibly Etruscan origin.
how do you pronounce Anthony?
AN-thuh-nee
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what does Anthony mean?
The name Anthony means “priceless, praiseworthy.” It comes from the Latin language tradition.
Derived from the Roman family name Antonius, of uncertain but possibly Etruscan origin. The name has been borne by significant historical figures including Mark Antony, Saint Anthony of Padua, and Saint Anthony the Great, making it one of the most enduring names in Western tradition.
where does the name Anthony come from?
From the Roman family name Antonius, which is of Etruscan rather than Latin origin and has no secure meaning. The h in the English spelling is a later intrusion, added by scholars who wrongly connected it to the Greek anthos, meaning flower — an error that stuck and gave the name its association with praise and worth.
the history of Anthony
Mark Antony carried the family name into history, but its Christian career belongs to St Anthony the Great, the third-century Egyptian hermit regarded as the founder of monasticism. St Anthony of Padua later became the patron invoked for lost objects, which is why the name spread so widely through Catholic Europe and remains especially strong in Italy and Ireland.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #11 |
| 2023 | #10 |
| 2022 | #9 |
| 2021 | #9 |
| 2020 | #9 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Anthony?
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who are famous people named Anthony?
- Anthony Hopkins (actor)
- Mark Antony (Roman general)
- Saint Anthony of Padua
- Anthony Joshua (boxer)
what names are similar to Anthony?
what names go well with Anthony?
Sibling names that share Anthony's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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