Antony

Antony is a boy's name of German origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. Its exact meaning is debated among name scholars. In 2024 it was given to 92 boys in the United States.

Antony at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
German · Scandinavian
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈæntəni/

About the name Antony

Antony belongs to the German and Scandinavian tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Antony first appears in Social Security records in 1900. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #611 in 1970, and in 2024 92 babies received the name — 10,597 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Antony in US records

First recorded (US)
1900
Best US rank
#611 in 1970
Peak year
2007
Babies named Antony in 2024
92
Total since 1880
10,597

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Antony mean?

The meaning of Antony is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its German origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Antony a boy or girl name?

Antony is a boy name. In 2024, 92 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Antony?

Antony comes from the German and Scandinavian tradition.

How popular is the name Antony?

Antony first appears in US records in 1900. Its best-ever ranking was #611 in 1970, and 92 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Antony?

Antony is pronounced /ˈæntəni/ (IPA).

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