Antonio
3 syllables
♂ Male ◎ Italian / Latin / Portuguese / Spanish / Croatian ◈ 3 syllables
"Worthy of Admiration or Praise"

From Italian / Latin / Portuguese / Spanish / Croatian

Antonio means priceless — the Italian and Spanish form of Anthony, carrying Mark Antony's Roman passion through Mediterranean vowels. Antonio Banderas is Hollywood's most dashing Spaniard. Antonio Vivaldi composed The Four Seasons. Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice centres on Antonio. Four syllables of Roman fire in an Italian-Spanish suit.

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Antonio at a glance
MeaningWorthy of Admiration or Praise
OriginItalian / Latin / Portuguese / Spanish / Croatian
GenderMale
Syllables3
NumerologyLife Path 7
US Rank (today)#170
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Why parents love Antonio
  • Antonio Banderas is Hollywood's most charismatic Spanish actor.
  • Vivaldi's Four Seasons is one of the most recognisable pieces of music ever.
  • Shakespeare named two major characters Antonio.
  • Four syllables with a warm, rolling Italian sound: an-TOH-nee-oh.
  • Tony is the most universally cool nickname.
The vibe of Antonio
ItalianBanderasVivaldiFour SeasonsShakespearepricelessrollingMediterranean
Origin & history of Antonio
Latin Antonius (priceless) Italian/Spanish Antonio
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Italian / Latin / Portuguese / Spanish / Croatian roots
Antonio is the Italian and Spanish form of Anthony, from the Latin Antonius meaning priceless. Antonio Banderas became Hollywood's most charismatic Spanish star. Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741) composed The Four Seasons, one of the most recognised pieces of classical music. Shakespeare used Antonio as a character name in both The Merchant of Venice and The Tempest.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Used across the Italian and Spanish-speaking world for centuries.
3
Today
Antonio remains a beloved choice, ranking #170 in the US. 262,883 babies have been named Antonio since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
How popular is Antonio?
1997 peak year
Antonio appears in U.S. registration data going all the way back to 1880, when records begin. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 1997, 5,069 babies were named Antonio (ranked #75 nationally). Today it sits around #170, with roughly 2,299 babies named Antonio each year. Antonio's usage has held roughly steady recently. In total, around 262,883 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
5,069 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #75)
2,299 Avg. per year
(last decade)
22,990 Total registrations
last 10 years
262,883 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #170) Very popular
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Antonio
7
Life path number
The Seeker
Wisdom, introspection and spiritual depth.

Antonio's Life Path 1 is the leader's number — leading through passion. People named Antonio tend to be passionate, charismatic, and gifted at commanding attention through sheer presence.

Commands through presence
Passionate leader
Four Seasons soul
Mediterranean fire
Priceless charisma
A1
N5
T2
O6
N5
I9
O6
Sum: 34 → Life path 7
Personality of Antonio
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Curious & intellectual
Always questioning, always learning.
📚
Deep thinker
Surface answers don't satisfy them.
🌙
Reflective & wise
They think before they speak. Worth hearing.
🦋
Beautifully independent
Their solitude is purposeful, not lonely.
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