antonio

Pronunciation
ahn-TOE-nee-oh

Gender
male

Origin

Spanish; Italian; Roman; Greek

Ranking

  179 (as of 2023)

Meaning: Priceless one; Flower

The name Antonio is the Spanish and Italian equivalent of Anthony, which comes from the Roman family name Antonius and means "priceless one," though it can also mean "flower," depending on the derivation. It has been a top 300 boy's name in the U.S. every year since 1900, per the Social Security Administration, and even cracked the top 100 every year between 1972 and 2007. "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Rachel Fuda gave her new son, born in 2025, the middle name Antonio.

Famous People Named Antonio

  Antonio Vivaldi

  Famous composer known for 'The Four Seasons'

  Antonio Banderas

  Actor known for his roles in family-friendly films

  Antonio Meucci

  Inventor who contributed to the development of the telephone

  Antonio Brown

  Professional football player known for his athletic skills

  Antonio Gaudí

  Renowned architect known for his unique designs in Barcelona

  Antonio Conte

  Successful soccer coach and former player

  Antonio Stradivari

  Famous violin maker known for his high-quality instruments

  Antonio Canova

  Sculptor known for his marble sculptures

  Antonio Carlos Jobim

  Musician and composer known for bossa nova music

Famous Media with people Named Antonio

    Antonio from 'Encanto'

    A character from the animated movie 'Encanto' who has a special connection with animals  

    Antonio from 'The Merchant of Venice'

    A character from Shakespeare's play known for his friendship and loyalty  

    Antonio from 'The Tempest'

    A character from Shakespeare's play known for his cunning and ambition  

    Antonio from 'Pokémon'

    A character in the Pokémon series known for his love of Bug-type Pokémon  

    Antonio from 'Animal Crossing'

    A character in the 'Animal Crossing' game series who is a friendly anteater  

    Antonio from 'The Sims'

    A character in 'The Sims' game series known for his unique personality  

    Antonio from 'The Godfather Game'

    A character in the video game adaptation of 'The Godfather'  

    Antonio from 'Final Fantasy'

    A character in the 'Final Fantasy' game series known for his bravery  

    Antonio from 'The Magic School Bus'

    A student character known for his curiosity and love of science  

    Antonio from 'The Sopranos'

    A character in the TV series 'The Sopranos' known for his complex personality