Mark Anthony
consecrated to Mars (Latin) and highly praiseworthy/priceless (Latin)
Mark Anthony is a english / biblical boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 32, with 159,909 records. It has 4 syllables.
Origin and meaning
consecrated to Mars (Latin) and highly praiseworthy/priceless (Latin)
Mark Anthony is an English double given name merging two well-established classical and Christian names. In the Philippines, it surged in popularity during the latter half of the 20th century under strong American linguistic influence, becoming one of the most widely registered male compound names in modern civil records.
A compound of two classic English names: Mark (from the Roman name Marcus, associated with the god Mars and the New Testament evangelist) and Anthony (derived from the Roman family name Antonius).
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently registered as an official compound first name rather than a first plus middle name. Commonly shortened to nicknames like 'Mark', 'Mack-Mack', 'Mackie', 'Ton', or 'Tony'.
Related forms
- Marco Antonio Spanish
- Marco Antonio Italian
- Marco Antônio Portuguese
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Is Mark Anthony a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Mark Anthony is number 32, with 159,909 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.