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The baby name Anthony is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈænθəni/ (AN-thə-nee).

Anthony is Latin in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Latin
Pronunciation: /ˈænθəni/ (AN-thə-nee)

What is the meaning of the name Anthony ?

The baby name Anthony is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈænθəni/ (AN-thə-nee).

Anthony is Latin in Origin.

Anthony derives from the Roman family name Antonius, likely of Etruscan origin with unknown meaning. Medieval scribes added an h (influenced by Greek anthos, "flower"), which shaped the modern English spelling. Because the true root is obscure, the name’s sense is often interpreted as "priceless" or "of inestimable worth" in popular usage.

Revered through St. Anthony the Great (3rd-4th c.) and St. Anthony of Padua (13th c.), the name spread widely in Christendom and has remained common in English since the Middle Ages, rising strongly in the U.S. in the 20th century. International variants include Antony (English), Antoine (French), Antonio (Italian/Spanish/Portuguese), Antoni (Polish/Catalan), Anton (German/Scandinavian/Slavic), Antonis/Antonios (Greek), and Antón (Galician). Diminutives: Tony, Toni, Tone, Anto. Feminine counterparts: Antonia, Antonella, Antonina, Antoinette. The name balances classical gravitas with approachable nicknames, suiting many cultures and ages.

Anthony has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Anthony

Anthony Giddens, Baron Giddens Politician · Born 1938 · United Kingdom Anthony Giddens, Baron Giddens, is a prominent British sociologist and politician, best known for his theory of structuration and his holistic view of modern societies. He played a significant role in the development of the 'Third Way' political philosophy, which influenced the policies of the Labour Party in the United Kingdom during Tony Blair's leadership. Giddens has authored several influential books, including 'The Consequences of Modernity' and 'The Third Way: The Renewal of Social Democracy'. Anthony Trollope Politician · Born 1815 · United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland Anthony Trollope was a famous English novelist from the 19th century, best known for his series of novels known as the Chronicles of Barsetshire. His works, including 'Barchester Towers' and 'The Warden', offer keen insights into Victorian society and politics. Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury Politician · Born 1671 · Kingdom of Great Britain Anthony Ashley Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury, is best known as an English philosopher and writer who also served as a Whig politician. He lived from 1671 to 1713 and is especially remembered for his influence on moral philosophy and aesthetics.
Anthony LaPaglia Actor · Born 1959 · Australia Anthony LaPaglia is an Australian actor best known for his role as Jack Malone in the TV series Without a Trace. He also starred in films like Lantana and Balibo, showcasing his versatility across different genres. Anthony Asquith Actor · Born 1902 · United Kingdom Anthony Asquith was a British film director best known for his work on classic films like 'Pygmalion', 'The Importance of Being Earnest', and 'The Browning Version'. He was a prominent figure in the British film industry during the early to mid-20th century. Anthony Ramos Actor · Born 1991 · United States Anthony Ramos is an actor from the United States, best known for his roles in the Broadway musical 'Hamilton' where he played John Laurens and Philip Hamilton. He has also appeared in the film 'In the Heights' and the movie 'A Star is Born'.

Celebrity babies named Anthony

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Anthony Delon Nathalie Delon film director ★★★★★ Alain Delon film director ★★★★★
Anthony Loder Hedy Lamarr musician ★★★★★
Anthony Shaw Angela Lansbury television actor ★★★★★ Peter Shaw film producer ★★★★★
Anthony Paul del Campo Mary Astor television actor ★★★★★
Anthony Huxley Julian Huxley film director ★★★★★
Anthony Ray Nicholas Ray film director ★★★★★

Anthony – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2025 #1 — 836
Germany Boys 2025 #1 — 423
JM 0 #1 167 3,714
JM Boys 0 #1 1,796 6,876
FJ 0 #6 1 374
KR 0 #8 1 201
MT Boys 0 #8 575 4,064
MT 0 #11 34 1,767
SV 0 #11 1 283
HT 0 #12 1 399
BW 0 #18 2 960
HN 0 #21 2 704
SV Boys 0 #24 5 352
KR Boys 0 #25 3 897
NA 0 #25 9 2,537
BN 0 #30 3 2,297
PH Boys 0 #30 845 11,440
HT Boys 0 #33 2 903
ID 0 #33 7 2,238
NG Boys 0 #33 12,652 16,906
NG 0 #35 349 5,926
MO 0 #40 13 2,706
NL Boys 2014 #41 45 79
PR 0 #41 15 1,497
GH Boys 0 #43 1,427 8,138
United States Boys 2024 #44 6,326 7,044
HN Boys 0 #44 9 749
EC Boys 0 #48 527 3,322
EC 0 #48 71 2,502
PA Boys 0 #49 2,517 9,305
PR Boys 0 #49 208 2,508
CM 0 #50 7 2,592
QA 0 #53 48 7,011
LU 0 #54 13 2,830
CY 0 #55 6 1,632
New Zealand Boys 2005 #59 67 100
GH 0 #60 274 5,396
HK Boys 0 #60 2,586 12,905
PH 0 #61 36 5,607
PE Boys 0 #63 9,983 14,506
JP 0 #65 13 4,057
CR Boys 0 #66 1,980 10,188
SG Boys 0 #66 1,940 17,960
CN 0 #67 19 3,857
IN 0 #69 3 2,963
LB 0 #69 2,251 13,263
MO Boys 0 #69 204 5,842
BW Boys 0 #71 83 4,685
ID Boys 0 #73 61 4,130
AO 0 #74 4 2,729
MV Boys 0 #75 5 3,375
AF 0 #76 1 1,883
AL 0 #76 1 2,372
PA 0 #78 54 3,797
BG 0 #81 2 1,799
MD Boys 0 #81 1 756
CY Boys 0 #83 49 3,473
Canada Boys 2024 #84 321 2,588
HK 0 #85 403 8,483
OM 0 #86 31 6,215
CR 0 #87 72 5,526
LT 0 #88 1 949
TW 0 #88 13 4,523
BN Boys 0 #89 45 6,332
KZ 0 #94 1 1,452
SG 0 #95 205 11,010
AE 0 #96 82 10,220
SD 0 #98 5 2,130
KW 0 #100 17 5,216
ZA Boys 0 #100 5,729 25,619
GT Boys 0 #106 1,108 7,625
PE 0 #108 268 6,350
Switzerland Boys 2024 #112 26 1,769
BN Girls 0 #113 2 5,459
ZA 0 #114 411 14,421
HU 0 #115 1 1,675
TW Boys 0 #116 149 7,111
GR 0 #120 15 3,911
EE Boys 0 #124 2 2,087
UY Boys 0 #127 925 5,922
Norway Boys 2025 #130 5 444
IQ 0 #132 2 3,533
MU 0 #133 5 3,613
NA Boys 0 #135 104 6,830
JO 0 #139 2 2,158
CN Boys 0 #141 227 9,639
EE Girls 0 #142 1 1,888
LU Boys 0 #144 75 4,970
MT Girls 0 #146 8 3,773
LT Boys 0 #148 4 2,166
UY 0 #150 28 2,477
Sweden Boys 2022 #152 31 1,509
MY Boys 0 #159 2,664 25,439
HU Boys 0 #163 12 3,954
PR Girls 0 #166 2 3,171
GT 0 #170 156 5,948
CZ 0 #176 10 3,154
HR 0 #177 5 2,081
GR Boys 0 #178 92 6,912
RU 0 #178 12 3,641
MY 0 #181 160 12,352
Belgium Boys 2019 #183 25 404
SA 0 #186 110 10,560
AR 0 #188 6 2,915
JP Boys 0 #188 114 7,909
CO Boys 0 #189 3,611 15,656
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
DK 0 #194 10 5,198
IT Boys 0 #198 8,495 10,046
BG Boys 0 #202 18 3,850
AO Boys 0 #206 37 5,568
SI Boys 0 #207 5 3,402
PL 0 #209 4 2,600
PS 0 #219 8 5,692
IR 0 #223 9 4,221
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
HR Boys 0 #226 33 3,997
AL Girls 0 #227 1 4,141
BG Girls 0 #230 2 3,559
JM Girls 0 #232 28 7,507
BD 0 #233 9 5,992
PT 0 #233 14 4,161
NA Girls 0 #236 2 7,146
PT Boys 0 #239 142 7,951
NL Boys 0 #240 1,657 5,873
CL Boys 0 #241 1,199 13,390
MU Boys 0 #243 117 8,477
MX Boys 0 #245 2,300 16,355
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
EC Girls 0 #250 9 3,650
JP Girls 0 #250 2 6,592
CZ Boys 0 #259 46 6,530
MO Girls 0 #259 5 7,056
BO Boys 0 #266 552 9,244
France Boys 2021 #269 123 2,865
AF Boys 0 #271 4 3,535
KZ Boys 0 #272 18 6,578
IL 0 #274 9 6,291
QA Boys 0 #281 526 18,093
DK Boys 0 #282 44 7,401
Canada Girls 2001 #283 6 2,435
CM Boys 0 #285 350 12,054
GH Girls 0 #287 38 6,973
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
AL Boys 0 #296 8 5,122
PL Boys 0 #300 36 6,459
NL 0 #306 86 2,481
Spain Boys 0 #308 1,262 5,610
BR Boys 0 #311 795 12,213
KW Boys 0 #312 597 18,755
RU Boys 0 #314 207 12,621
BO 0 #316 66 6,868
NG Girls 0 #317 781 15,093
BR 0 #326 20 5,969
QA Girls 0 #335 9 15,378
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
MU Girls 0 #341 11 8,539
BH 0 #345 211 17,937
SD Boys 0 #349 97 10,523
MX 0 #354 60 8,339
SD Girls 0 #356 3 7,678
CN Girls 0 #357 3 8,829
Finland Boys 0 #358 70 2,041
CL 0 #365 47 6,867
Spain 0 #368 85 2,326
PH Girls 0 #375 16 13,098
AR Boys 0 #376 93 7,628
Germany 0 #378 60 2,542
CO 0 #381 101 7,768
JO Boys 0 #381 9 7,057
OM Girls 0 #387 10 15,987
EG 0 #389 12 6,387
IT 0 #392 411 4,183
AE Boys 0 #393 1,079 22,615
YE 0 #393 6 8,639
Austria Boys 0 #400 43 2,180
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
Finland Boys 2026 #440 295 3,552
PS Boys 0 #443 106 10,655
Germany Boys 0 #463 624 5,697
PA Girls 0 #463 19 9,861
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
KW Girls 0 #485 31 19,177
RU Girls 0 #489 10 11,913
LY 0 #494 42 12,703
IL Boys 0 #501 107 10,983
IR Boys 0 #502 51 10,162
OM Boys 0 #516 406 17,948
BD Boys 0 #520 57 10,045
CM Girls 0 #524 17 11,671
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
UY Girls 0 #529 8 6,731
AE Girls 0 #536 18 20,968
GT Girls 0 #536 6 7,500
PS Girls 0 #546 2 10,981
CR Girls 0 #570 4 11,342
SG Girls 0 #574 13 18,916
SA Boys 0 #590 1,798 28,008
HK Girls 0 #596 20 16,104
BO Girls 0 #599 13 9,488
IN Girls 0 #617 15 13,121
AR Girls 0 #628 3 8,289
IQ Boys 0 #642 26 13,071
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
SY 0 #695 34 11,684
EG Boys 0 #697 193 15,035
IN Boys 0 #723 291 16,750
TN 0 #799 31 13,765
CL Girls 0 #839 13 14,098
SA Girls 0 #873 63 25,931
PE Girls 0 #887 57 14,861
United States Girls 2023 #906 9 8,600
BR Girls 0 #932 10 12,708
MY Girls 0 #959 36 24,821
Spain Girls 0 #970 14 5,561
EG Girls 0 #1,005 5 14,742
MA 0 #1,038 91 20,986
CO Girls 0 #1,047 32 16,140
ZA Girls 0 #1,050 92 25,928
DZ 0 #1,110 67 20,130
TR 0 #1,116 96 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,135 49 17,781
IT Girls 0 #1,351 96 9,415

Anthony is popular in 94 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Norway
Ireland
NL
Scotland, United Kingdom

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People also ask about Anthony

Anthony is predominantly a boy's name.
Anthony is a 3 syllable name, pronounced /ˈænθəni/ (AN-thə-nee).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Antony, Anthonius, Anthonie and Anthoney.
Across languages, Anthony has these equivalents: 'Russian': 'Антон (Anton), 'Greek': 'Αντώνιος / Αντώνης (Antonios / Antonis).
Yes, very popular — Anthony ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 14 countries.
Anthony ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Anthony's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2015 to #1 in 2025 in Ireland.
Yes — 10 notable people named Anthony are in our database, including Anthony Giddens, Baron Giddens (Politician), Anthony Trollope (Politician), Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury (Politician).
Yes — at least 6 celebrity couples have chosen Anthony for their child, including Nathalie Delon and Alain Delon.