Antonio
of the Antonius family; highly praiseworthy or priceless (Latin via Spanish)
Antonio is a spanish / other boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 11, with 228,262 records. It has 4 syllables.
The May 2021 total includes the name written with JR: 175,741 as Antonio, and 52,521 as Antonio Jr.
Origin and meaning
of the Antonius family; highly praiseworthy or priceless (Latin via Spanish)
Antonio is a classical Spanish name introduced during the Spanish colonial period through Catholic veneration of Saint Anthony of Padua. It has remained one of the most enduring, widespread, and recognizable traditional male names across all regions of the Philippines.
Derived from the ancient Roman family name Antonius, of uncertain Etruscan origin, popularized in the Hispanic Catholic world via Saint Anthony of Padua.
Name character
In the Philippines
Extremely common as a standalone or compound name (e.g., Antonio Jose, Mark Antonio). Frequently shortened to nicknames such as Tony, Anton, Nonoy, Onyok, or Totoy.
Related forms
- Anthony English
- Antonio Italian
- António Portuguese
- Antoine French
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Antonio with common surname pairs
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How do I use Antonio with two Filipino surnames?
Antonio is the given name. The full name is Antonio + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Antonio a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Antonio is number 11, with 228,262 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.