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The baby name Antoine is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ɑ̃.twan/ (French IPA); approx. "ahn-TWAN" in English.

Antoine is French in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: French
Pronunciation: /ɑ̃.twan/ (French IPA); approx. "ahn-TWAN" in English

What is the meaning of the name Antoine ?

The baby name Antoine is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ɑ̃.twan/ (French IPA); approx. "ahn-TWAN" in English.

Antoine is French in Origin.

Antoine is the French form of the Roman family name Antonius, filtered through medieval Latin and Old French. Its semantic origin is unknown, though it has long attracted a folk link to Greek anthos “flower”; modern name guides often gloss it as “priceless” or “of inestimable worth,” an interpretive meaning rather than a strict etymology. In French it is pronounced [ɑ̃-twan] and used widely across France, Québec, Belgium, Switzerland, and many Francophone regions of Africa and the Caribbean.

Usage was propelled by devotion to Saint Anthony the Great (3rd–4th century desert monk) and Saint Anthony of Padua (13th century preacher), shaping forms of the name across Europe. Notable bearers include chemist Antoine Lavoisier and author Antoine de Saint‑Exupéry. Variants and cognates include Anthony, Antonio, Anton, Antón, Antone, and Titouan; feminine forms Antoinette and Antonia. Diminutives include Tony and Toine, with surname use also attested.

Antoine has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Antoine

Antoine of Navarre Politician · Born 1518 · France Antoine of Navarre was a notable French politician and nobleman in the 16th century, best known for being the King of Navarre from 1555 until his death in 1562. He played a significant role in the religious conflicts of his time, particularly during the French Wars of Religion. Antoine was also the father of Henry IV of France, who became the first French king of the Bourbon dynasty. Antoine Gizenga Politician · Born 1925 · Democratic Republic of the Congo Antoine Gizenga was a Congolese politician best known for serving as prime minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo from 2006 to 2008. He was also a longtime statesman and the secretary-general of the Unified Lumumbist Party (PALU). Antoine, Duke of Lorraine Royal · Born 1489 · France Antoine, Duke of Lorraine, was a prominent French nobleman in the early 16th century, known for his role in the politics of the Holy Roman Empire. He became Duke of Lorraine in 1508 and played a significant part in the Italian Wars, aligning with both French and Imperial forces at different times.
Antoine de Caunes Actor · Born 1953 · France Antoine de Caunes is a French actor and television presenter, best known for hosting the popular TV show 'Eurotrash'. He has also appeared in films like 'Man Is a Woman' and 'Monsieur N'. Born in 1953, he has been a prominent figure in French entertainment for decades. Antoine Vitez Actor · Born 1930 · France Antoine Vitez was a French actor, director, and poet best known for being a major force in post-war French theater. He became especially influential for his work in drama education and for shaping modern theatrical practice in France. Antoine Olivier Pilon Actor · Born 1997 · Canada Antoine Olivier Pilon is a Canadian actor best known for starring in Mommy. Born on 23 June 1997, he is also known for Frisson des collines and 1:54.

Antoine – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2014 #1 — 751
BI 0 #9 4 425
HT 0 #12 1 399
DJ 0 #17 1 322
HT Girls 0 #17 7 950
BW 0 #19 1 960
HT Boys 0 #22 13 903
BF Boys 0 #23 4 439
BI Boys 0 #32 12 917
CM 0 #36 20 2,592
DJ Boys 0 #36 1 657
MT 0 #36 8 1,767
France Boys 2021 #40 1,445 2,865
MT Boys 0 #51 180 4,064
LU 0 #52 15 2,830
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
NL Boys 2014 #57 11 79
JP 0 #76 2 4,057
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
CN 0 #82 5 3,857
CM Boys 0 #95 1,357 12,054
QA 0 #98 9 7,011
Switzerland Boys 2024 #107 31 1,769
LU Boys 0 #107 119 4,970
PH 0 #107 4 5,607
KW 0 #116 6 5,216
OM 0 #120 2 6,215
Belgium Boys 2024 #126 63 401
CY Boys 0 #128 4 3,473
AZ Boys 0 #131 1 1,400
GR 0 #133 3 3,911
MU 0 #136 2 3,613
PA 0 #137 2 3,797
Canada Boys 2024 #138 199 2,588
JO 0 #138 3 2,158
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
BW Girls 0 #151 1 4,216
MT Girls 0 #152 2 3,773
BW Boys 0 #153 2 4,685
RS Boys 0 #154 1 2,277
AE 0 #164 14 10,220
CR 0 #164 2 5,526
LB 0 #175 909 13,263
PR Boys 0 #178 1 2,508
Sweden Boys 2022 #180 3 1,509
HR 0 #181 1 2,081
LU Girls 0 #189 2 4,850
AR 0 #193 1 2,915
RU 0 #193 2 3,641
DK 0 #203 4 5,198
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
BG Boys 0 #213 8 3,850
PS 0 #225 2 5,692
AO Boys 0 #231 12 5,568
NA Girls 0 #237 1 7,146
GH 0 #244 5 5,396
EC Boys 0 #245 2 3,322
PT 0 #245 6 4,161
JM Boys 0 #248 25 6,876
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
TW Boys 0 #249 8 7,111
GR Boys 0 #254 14 6,912
SG 0 #256 14 11,010
HR Boys 0 #257 3 3,997
NG 0 #268 5 5,926
SA 0 #279 17 10,560
France Girls 1964 #280 5 1,216
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
MU Boys 0 #282 76 8,477
KZ Boys 0 #293 4 6,578
JP Boys 0 #296 8 7,909
CN Boys 0 #300 20 9,639
AL Boys 0 #301 3 5,122
CZ Boys 0 #301 5 6,530
DK Boys 0 #325 8 7,401
PE 0 #327 3 6,350
GH Boys 0 #330 16 8,138
PL Boys 0 #336 5 6,459
NL 0 #337 55 2,481
PT Boys 0 #341 27 7,951
HK 0 #349 9 8,483
MY 0 #350 5 12,352
MU Girls 0 #354 9 8,539
BR 0 #360 1 5,969
EG 0 #382 19 6,387
JO Boys 0 #384 6 7,057
UY Boys 0 #389 11 5,922
CL 0 #398 14 6,867
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
NL Boys 0 #400 814 5,873
PH Boys 0 #406 3 11,440
OM Girls 0 #423 2 15,987
Germany 0 #427 11 2,542
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
Spain 0 #430 23 2,326
SD Boys 0 #430 16 10,523
Austria Boys 0 #431 12 2,180
MX 0 #441 5 8,339
CL Boys 0 #462 220 13,390
PA Boys 0 #463 19 9,305
ZA 0 #468 7 14,421
CR Boys 0 #471 17 10,188
AR Boys 0 #475 9 7,628
RU Boys 0 #482 24 12,621
HK Boys 0 #492 36 12,905
GT Boys 0 #494 6 7,625
CM Girls 0 #499 42 11,671
CO 0 #508 3 7,768
PA Girls 0 #517 2 9,861
BH 0 #542 12 17,937
LY 0 #554 6 12,703
PS Boys 0 #559 3 10,655
IR Boys 0 #561 5 10,162
BO Boys 0 #578 15 9,244
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
IL Boys 0 #622 4 10,983
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
SY 0 #631 98 11,684
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
SG Boys 0 #644 54 17,960
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
Finland Boys 2026 #654 29 3,552
IQ Boys 0 #657 11 13,071
IT 0 #657 58 4,183
QA Boys 0 #659 49 18,093
KW Boys 0 #715 55 18,755
BR Boys 0 #733 19 12,213
EG Boys 0 #738 149 15,035
Spain Boys 0 #741 192 5,610
TN 0 #760 70 13,765
United States Boys 2024 #787 106 7,044
OM Boys 0 #817 65 17,948
NG Girls 0 #825 2 15,093
PE Boys 0 #826 53 14,506
CL Girls 0 #830 22 14,098
MX Boys 0 #858 125 16,355
CO Boys 0 #870 51 15,656
Germany Boys 0 #881 72 5,697
NG Boys 0 #901 51 16,906
MA 0 #949 180 20,986
IT Boys 0 #960 534 10,046
BR Girls 0 #989 4 12,708
PE Girls 0 #1,009 2 14,861
AE Boys 0 #1,010 83 22,615
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
IN Boys 0 #1,037 3 16,750
DZ 0 #1,061 116 20,130
MY Boys 0 #1,093 19 25,439
ZA Boys 0 #1,109 70 25,619
CO Girls 0 #1,149 4 16,140
ZA Girls 0 #1,235 2 25,928
TR 0 #1,247 8 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,267 1 17,781
IT Girls 0 #1,431 16 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,536 79 28,008

Antoine is popular in 85 countries — most recent births per country:

France
NL
Canada
Belgium
Brussels, Belgium

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People also ask about Antoine

Antoine is predominantly a boy's name.
Antoine is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ɑ̃.twan/ (French IPA); approx. "ahn-TWAN" in English.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Toine, Tonio, Tony, Toni, Antwan and Antwon.
Across languages, Antoine has these equivalents: Anthony (English), Antonio (Spanish, Italian, Portuguese), Anton (German, Scandinavian, Slavic), António (Portuguese), Antoni (Polish, Catalan), and 5 more.
Yes, very popular — Antoine ranked #1 in Ireland in 2014, and appears in official birth registries across 10 countries.
Antoine ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2014).
Antoine's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #20 in 2011 to #40 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 6 notable people named Antoine are in our database, including Antoine of Navarre (Politician), Antoine Gizenga (Politician), Antoine, Duke of Lorraine (Royal).