Anthony

Meaning of Anthony

The exact meaning is debated, but it's thought to mean "priceless" or "highly praiseworthy" from an ancient Roman family name.

Anthony has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Anthony

Anthony has held fairly steady, sitting around #46 in 2025 after peaking at #7 in 2007.

Notable people named Anthony

• Anthony Hopkins
  Oscar-winning actor
• Anthony Bourdain
  Chef, author, TV personality
• Anthony Fauci
  Immunologist, public health advisor
• Anthony Davis
  NBA basketball superstar
• Anthony Mackie
  Actor (Captain America, Falcon)

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Questions about the name Anthony

What does the name Anthony mean?

Anthony means the exact meaning is debated, but it's thought to mean "priceless" or "highly praiseworthy" from an ancient roman family name, and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Anthony a boy's or a girl's name?

Anthony is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Anthony?

In 2025, Anthony ranked #46 for boys, down from #44 the year before.

When was Anthony most popular?

Anthony peaked at #7 in 2007.