Ante

Ante is a boy's name of Scandinavian origin meaning “before.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Ante at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Scandinavian
Meaning
“before”

About the name Ante

Ante belongs to the Scandinavian tradition. Its meaning — “before” — is the sense carried by its Scandinavian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Ante first appears in Social Security records in 1971. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2722 in 1973, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 215 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ante in US records

First recorded (US)
1971
Best US rank
#2722 in 1973
Peak year
1979
Total since 1880
215

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ante mean?

Ante means “before” in its Scandinavian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Ante a boy or girl name?

Ante is a boy name.

What origin is the name Ante?

Ante comes from the Scandinavian tradition.

How popular is the name Ante?

Ante first appears in US records in 1971. Its best-ever ranking was #2722 in 1973, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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