Boy Name · Latin Origin
Anthony
Anthony — a boy name from the Latin tradition — is a widely-loved, instantly-recognizable pick. Its meaning, "Priceless, praiseworthy", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Antony is on your shortlist, Anthony belongs in the same conversation.
Anthony meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Priceless, praiseworthy
Origin: Latin naming roots help connect Anthony to related Latin baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Anthony as A·N·T·H·O·N·Y, with 7 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Anthony is a widely-loved, instantly-recognizable pick in the Top 100 tier.
Anthony variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Anthonya, Anthonye, Anthonyy, Anthon.
- Nicknames: Anth and A.
- Middle names: Pair Anthony with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Anthony middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Antony, Antonio, Antoine, Antonia, Antone — full picks on the sibling names for Anthony guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Anthony? Browse our names like Anthony guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Anthony
What does the name Anthony mean?
Anthony means "Priceless, praiseworthy" and is of Latin origin.
What is the origin of Anthony?
Anthony originates in Latin naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Anthony?
Anthony has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Anthony a boy's or girl's name?
Anthony is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Anthony in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Anthony sits in the Top 100 tier — a widely-loved, instantly-recognizable pick.
What names are similar to Anthony?
Names that share Anthony's sound and style include Antony, Antonio, Antoine, Antonia, Antone.
What middle names pair well with Anthony?
Good middle-name fits for Anthony pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Anthony is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Anthony is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Anthony?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Anthony share its rhythm without rhyming — Antony, Antonio, Antoine all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.