Antony
a-nto-ny,
an-tony
US Popularity:3228
Origin:Greek
Other Origin(s):Latin
Meaning:Flower; Praiseworthy
Antony is a boy's name of Greek and Latin origin and has great ties to the Ancient Roman elite. Strongly linked to the gens Antonia family of which the famed Mark Antony arose, the name is taught to derive from the Greek word anthos, meaning "flower." It is also said to have Latin origins, translating to “praiseworthy.” Indeed, this very root earns Antony its alternative spelling of Anthony, which emerged in the 17th century. While its true meaning is often contested, Antony still holds the prestige of its Roman heritage, most notably its association with descendants of the mighty Hercules.
Antony Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Antony is currently #3137 on The Bump
Boy:Antony is currently #1763 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Antony is currently #3228 in U.S. births
Boy:Antony is currently #1521 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#1521
in 2023
- 6
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Antony, October 2012
Behind the Name, Anthony, May 2020
Name Doctor, Antony
WordSense Dictionary, Antony
WordSense Dictionary, Anthony
Ancestry, Anthony Family History
Online Etymology Dictionary, Anthony, September 2022
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