Tony

Meaning of Tony

Tony is a shortened version of Anthony. It means "priceless one" or "highly praiseworthy."

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

Popularity of Tony

Tony is climbing again, up to #784 in 2025 from #801 in 2024 after peaking at #281 in 2002.

Notable people named Tony

• Tony Bennett
  Legendary American singer
• Tony Blair
  Former British Prime Minister
• Tony Hawk
  Professional skateboarder
• Tony Romo
  American football quarterback
• Tony Curtis
  American actor

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Questions about the name Tony

What does the name Tony mean?

Tony means tony is a shortened version of anthony. it means "priceless one" or "highly praiseworthy.", and it comes from Latin origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Tony?

In 2025, Tony ranked #784 for boys, up from #801 the year before.

When was Tony most popular?

Tony peaked at #281 in 2002.