Boy name · Latin
Anthony
“priceless one, of inestimable worth”
Vibes
Common nicknames
Short-forms and diminutives parents often use for Anthony.
Explore Anthony further
Similar-feel alternatives, or middle-name candidates that pair well with Anthony — both ranked by the same scoring system (vibe overlap, syllable rhythm, origin compatibility).
About the name
Anthony descends from the Roman family name Antonius — Mark Antony's clan — of uncertain Etruscan origin; the traditional gloss "priceless one" came later and stuck. Saint Anthony, finder of lost things, made it beloved across the Catholic world.
Anthony held the American top 20 for most of the twentieth century and sits sixty-sixth in 2024 — a gentle descent from ubiquity into comfortable classic status.
Tony gives it neighborhood warmth; the full Anthony gives it Roman columns. It pairs well with short middles (Anthony Cole, Anthony Blake). Vibe-wise it is Heirloom with Mediterranean warmth — Cultural Fusion before the term existed.
More Latin names
Anthony sits in our Latin set — these share its roots.
All Latin names →Anthony — common questions
Is Anthony a boy or girl name?
Anthony is traditionally a boy name of Latin origin. It ranked #46 among US boys' names in 2025.
What does the name Anthony mean?
Anthony means “priceless one, of inestimable worth” of Latin origin. Anthony descends from the Roman family name Antonius — Mark Antony's clan — of uncertain Etruscan origin; the traditional gloss "priceless one" came later and stuck. Saint Anthony, finder of lost things, made it beloved across the Catholic world.
Where does the name Anthony come from?
Anthony is Latin in origin. Anthony held the American top 20 for most of the twentieth century and sits sixty-sixth in 2024 — a gentle descent from ubiquity into comfortable classic status.
What are common nicknames for Anthony?
Tony and Ant — the short-forms parents most often use for Anthony.
How popular is Anthony?
Anthony ranked #46 in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which puts it solidly in everyday use.
Bring the name into the room
A couple of nice things named Anthony you might want for the nursery.