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Antone

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Pronounced an-TOHN /ænˈtoʊn/High

Meaning: A spelling of Anton/Antoine — from the Roman Antonius, an old family name folk-linked to 'priceless; praiseworthy; flourishing'; the precise root is debated; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Priceless; praiseworthy: Antone spells Anton (Anthony) — 'priceless; praiseworthy'. Crisp, classic, and warm.

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Origin LowLatin

MeaningA spelling of Anton/Antoine — from the Roman Antonius, an old family name folk-linked to 'priceless; praiseworthy; flourishing'; the precise root is debated; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#6468 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1921

Total births (all-time)≈ 5,956

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Antone is a spelling of Anton/Antoine — from the Roman family name Antonius, an old name long folk-linked to 'priceless; praiseworthy; flourishing' (the precise root is debated, which we note; routes layered). A crisp, classic name across Portuguese and other families (nickname Tony).

In the U.S. it appears in Portuguese and Cape Verdean families. Rare in this spelling, priceless-and-praiseworthy at the (folk) root, and classic.

Did you know? Anthony comes from the Roman Antonius, folk-linked to 'priceless; praiseworthy; flourishing' (the precise root is debated) — Antone is a spelling of Anton/Antoine, crisp and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'an-TOHN').

Overall data confidence 50%

Behind the Name — Anthony — root debated

Variations

AntonAntoineAntonio

Nicknames

Tony

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If you like Antone…

Anton— the standard form

Antoine— the French form

Antonio— the Italian/Spanish form

Antwon— a sound-neighbor Ant- boys' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Antone mean?

Antone spells Anton/Antoine — from Roman Antonius, folk-linked to 'priceless; praiseworthy'; the root is debated.

How do you pronounce Antone?

It's said an-TOHN /ænˈtoʊn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Antone a boy or girl name?

Antone is a boy's name.

How popular is Antone?

Antone is a rare name in the U.S.