António
“priceless, of inestimable worth” — Associated with the meaning of 'priceless'
Portuguese origin · Boy name
#1856US 2023
10Births / yr
→Stable
Top 1.4%Percentile
What does António mean and where does it come from?
António is derived from the Latin name Antonius, which is of uncertain origin but often associated with the meaning of 'priceless'.
Cultural significance
António is a common name in Portuguese-speaking countries and is often associated with Saint Anthony, a popular saint in Catholicism.
Peak popularity
Reached #1856 in 2015 — currently #1856 in the US.
How else can you spell António?
Same sound, different look — useful if you want something slightly more distinctive
What middle names flow best with António?
António works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
António Jack
One syllable · timeless choice
António John
One syllable · timeless choice
António Miles
One syllable · vintage charm
António Brooks
One syllable · timeless choice
António Gael
One syllable · timeless choice
António Quinn
One syllable · timeless choice
How popular is António right now?
Holding steady — currently #1856 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
António is exceptionally rare — it does not appear in US Social Security records, meaning fewer than 5 babies per year have received this name.
What are good nicknames for António?
BULGARIAN
DonchoToni
CROATIAN
AnteAntoTonćiTončiToni
DUTCH
TeunTeunisTheunTheunisTonToon
ENGLISH
Tony
Famous people named António
AG
António Guterres
Current Secretary-General of the United Nations and former Prime Minister of Portugal.
AS
António Salazar
Portuguese politician who served as Prime Minister from 1932 to 1968.
AB
António Banderas
Spanish actor known for his roles in films such as 'Desperado' and 'The Mask of Zorro'.
AF
António Ferreira
Portuguese poet and playwright from the Renaissance period.
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António de Oliveira Salazar
Portuguese statesman and economist, known for establishing a corporatist regime in Portugal.
What names sound and feel like António?
Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love António also consider these
How is António written in other languages?
What are the girl versions of António?
Latonya AFRICAN AMERICANAntonia ANCIENT ROMANDonka BULGARIANAntica CROATIANAntonela CROATIANAntonija CROATIANNela CROATIANTonka CROATIANAntonie CZECHAntonia DANISHAntonia DUTCHTeuna DUTCHAntonette ENGLISHAntonia ENGLISHNia ENGLISHToni ENGLISHTonia ENGLISHTonya ENGLISHToini FINNISHAntoinette FRENCHToinette FRENCHAntía GALICIANAntonia GERMANAntónia HUNGARIANAntonella ITALIANAntonia ITALIANAntonietta ITALIANNella ITALIANTonina ITALIANAntonia NORWEGIANAntonia POLISHBRAZILIAN(Antônia PORTUGUESEAntónia PORTUGUESEAntonia ROMANIANAntonija SERBIANAntónia SLOVAKAntonija SLOVENETonka SLOVENEAntonia SPANISHAntonia SWEDISHAntonina ANCIENT ROMANAntoninus ANCIENT ROMANNina CROATIANAntonín CZECHNina CZECHNina DANISHNina DUTCHNena ENGLISHNina ENGLISHNina FINNISHAntonin FRENCHNina FRENCHNinette FRENCHNina GERMANAntonina ITALIANAntonino ITALIANNina ITALIANNino ITALIANNina NORWEGIANAntonina POLISHNina POLISHTosia POLISHAntonina RUSSIANNina RUSSIANNina SERBIANNina SLOVAKNina SLOVENENina SWEDISH
Common questions about the name António
What does the name António mean?
António means "priceless, of inestimable worth" — a name rooted in Portuguese tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name António?
António is currently a distinctive and less common name as a baby name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.
What is the cultural origin of António?
António originates from Portuguese tradition. Portuguese names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
Is António a common or rare name?
António is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.
Is António more of a girl or boy name?
António is primarily used as a boy name, giving it a clear, timeless character while remaining accessible to modern families.
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