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Antero

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How to Pronounce Antero

Pronounced an-TEH-roh /ɑnˈtɛ.roʊ/Medium

Meaning: A Finnish and Spanish form of Andrew (Greek 'andreios', 'manly, brave'); it also recalls St Anterus, an early pope. A settled name across two traditions.Low

In 30 seconds: A three-beat name: Antero — a form of Andrew, 'manly, brave' (said 'an-TEH-roh'). A Finnish and Spanish form of Andrew, also echoing St Anterus, which we note.
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Origin LowFinnish, Greek, Spanish
MeaningA Finnish and Spanish form of Andrew (Greek 'andreios', 'manly, brave'); it also recalls St Anterus, an early pope. A settled name across two traditions.
U.S. rank (2016)#12316 ↘ Falling
2016 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1991
Total births (all-time)≈ 66

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719652016

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Antero is a Finnish and Spanish form of Andrew ('manly'), also recalling St Anterus; a settled form of Andrew across two traditions (said 'an-TEH-roh').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare here, Nordic-Spanish, and warm.

Did you know? Antero is the Finnish (and Spanish) form of Andrew — 'manly, brave' — and also recalls St Anterus, a short-reigning early pope (said 'an-TEH-roh').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Antero — Finnish/Spanish form of Andrew; St Anterus

Variations

AndrewAndersAnterus

Nicknames

AnteTero

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If you like Antero…

Andrew— the name behind Antero
Anders— a like Nordic Andrew form
Andres— a like Spanish Andrew form
Amaro— shares Antero's Spanish roots
Albeiro— shares the -ro ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Antero mean?

Antero is a Finnish and Spanish form of Andrew (Greek 'manly, brave'); it also recalls St Anterus, an early pope.

How do you pronounce Antero?

It's said an-TEH-roh /ɑnˈtɛ.roʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Antero a boy or girl name?

Here Antero is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Antero?

Antero is extremely rare in the U.S. — a deep-tail, newly emerging name.

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