Anthony is a name of Latin origin that means ‘highly praiseworthy’ or ‘priceless one’. Derived from the Roman family name Antonius, the name has been widely used across various cultures and has come to represent strength and nobility.
The name is most often associated with the highly revered Saint Anthony of Padua. The prominent Catholic saint was known for his compassion and miracles.
- Name Origin: Latin/Roman
- Name Meaning: Highly praiseworthy
- Pronunciation: ANTH-uh-nee
- Gender: Usually a boy’s name but many variations are used for girls like Antoinette or Antonia
How Popular is the Name Anthony?
Anthony has been a consistently popular name over the years. Since the beginning of the 1900s, the name has been in the top 50 names for boys.
The name hasn’t been lower than number 67 since the 1900s. It hit peak popularity in 2007 and 2008 when it ranked as the seventh most popular name for boys, and in 2020, the name was still in the top 50, ranking 41.
Mostly used as a boy’s name, but according to the Social Security Administration data, between 1961 and 1988, Anthony was in the top 1000 names for girls.
Name Variations
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
| Toni | Beyond Praise | Swahili |
| Antônio | Priceless | Spannish or Italian |
| Antoine | Beyond praise, highly praise worthy | French |
| Antin | Of value; Worthy of praise | Ukranian |
| Anthon | Of inestimable worth | Danish |
| Antanas | Beyond praise | Lithuanian |
| Andon | Inestimable worth or priceless | Macedonian |
Other Roman Boy Names
| Name | Meaning |
| Atticus | Belonging to Attica |
| Felix | Fortunate or lucky |
| Justus | Just or upright |
| Titus | Of the giants or strong |
| Cassius | The helmeted warrior |
| Linus | Flax colored |
| Magnus | Great |
Alternative Boy Names Starting with ‘A’
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
| Arthur | Bear man or bear king | Celtic |
| Archie | Genuine or bold | German |
| Alexander | To defend or man | Greek |
| Alfie | Elf counsel | Old english |
| Arlo | Between two highlands | Irish |
| Adam | Man or to be red | Hebrew |
| Albie | Bright and noble | German |
Famous People Named Anthony
- Anthony Hopkins (British actor)
- Anthony Trollope (English Victorian novelist)
- Anthony Bourdain (American chef and journalist)
- Tony Hawk (American Skateboarder)
- Tony Shalhoub (American actor)