Boy name · Latin
Antonio
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: from the Roman family name Antonius; the most common man's name in SpainAntonio is a boy's name that is of Latin origin: from the Roman family name Antonius; the most common man's name in Spain. It is used in Spanish.
- Meaning
- From the Roman family name Antonius; the most common man's name in Spain
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Boy
- US rank
- #176 in 2025
Meaning and origin of Antonio
As a boy's name, Antonio is of Latin origin: from the Roman family name Antonius; the most common man's name in Spain. It is used in Spanish.
In Italian, say ahn-TOH-nyoh. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Antonio is also a surname: the 2,372nd most common in the 2020 US Census, held by 15,009 people. See the most common last names.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Antonio on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Antonio on 2 lists.
“From a Roman family name of unknown meaning; Latin. The top boys' name in Campania in 2024. Say ahn-TOH-nyoh”
From Italian boy names, classic Italian boy names
“From the Roman family name Antonius, of Etruscan origin. The most common name of men in Spain (INE). Say ahn-TOH-nyoh”
From Spanish boy names, classic male Spanish names
How popular is Antonio?
- US rank in 2025
- #176
- 2,058 babies, 1,205 per million boys
- Best rank
- #71 in 1976
- Most babies: 5,069 in 1997
- Babies since 1880
- At least 262,995
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 292 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 298 per million |
| 1900s | 633 per million |
| 1910s | 617 per million |
| 1920s | 648 per million |
| 1930s | 495 per million |
| 1940s | 410 per million |
| 1950s | 576 per million |
| 1960s | 965 per million |
| 1970s | 2,015 per million |
| 1980s | 2,255 per million |
| 1990s | 2,389 per million |
| 2000s | 2,317 per million |
| 2010s | 1,507 per million |
| 2020s | 1,218 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #159 | #158 | #164 | #170 | #180 | #178 | #176 | #179 | #180 | #176 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Nicknames for Antonio
Established short forms and pet names, not made-up ones.
- Toñotraditional short form (Spanish)
Names spelled like Antonio
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
- AntoniosFrom the Roman family name Antonius, of unknown origin (Latin, boy)
Names with a similar meaning
- JulianaFeminine form of Julian, from the Roman family name Julius (Latin, girl)
- AhmadMost praiseworthy (Arabic, boy)
- JulianFrom the Roman name Julianus, from the family name Julius (Latin, boy)
- MarianaFeminine of Marianus, from the Roman family name Marius (Latin, girl)
- RomanRoman, from Rome (Latin, boy)
- TatianaFrom the Roman family name Tatius (Latin, girl)
- VirginiaMaiden, from a Roman family name (Latin, girl)
- AdrienneFrom Hadria, a Roman town (Latin, girl)
- AntonellaPet form of Antonia, from the Roman family name Antonius (Latin, girl)
- AriadneMost holy (Greek, girl)
- ArianeMost holy (Greek, girl)
- SheilaFrom the Roman family name Caecilius (Latin, girl)
- AbdulrahimServant of the Most Compassionate (Arabic, boy)
- AbdulrahmanServant of the Most Merciful (Arabic, boy)
- AhmetMost praiseworthy (Arabic, boy)
Middle names for Antonio
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a shorter length, so the full name flows.
More boy names from Latin
- LeoA lion (Latin, boy)
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- FelixLucky, happy (Latin, boy)
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- OliverOlive tree (Latin, boy)
- AugustExalted, venerable (Latin, boy)
- MagnusThe great (Latin, boy)
- MarcoOf Mars (Latin, boy)
- MarcusOf Mars (Latin, boy)
- PatrickNobleman, patrician (Latin, boy)
- PaulSmall, humble (Latin, boy)
- VictorThe conqueror (Latin, boy)
- VincentConquering one (Latin, boy)
- CelestinoHeavenly (Latin, boy)
- ClemensMerciful (Latin, boy)
- ConstantineConstant, steadfast (Latin, boy)
- DanteEnduring, steadfast (Latin, boy)
- EmilianoRival, striving to equal (Latin, boy)
Antonio: common questions
What does the name Antonio mean?
Antonio is of Latin origin: from the Roman family name Antonius; the most common man's name in Spain.
Is Antonio a boy or girl name?
Antonio is mainly a boy's name.
What are nicknames for Antonio?
Common nicknames for Antonio include Toño.
How popular is the name Antonio?
Antonio ranked #176 in the US in 2025, with 2,058 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What names are similar to Antonio?
Names spelled like Antonio include Antonios.
What middle names go with Antonio?
Middle names that flow well with Antonio include David, Ethan, Jack, Levi and Max. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.