Father's surname

Baby names that go with Antonio

Priceless or inestimable (derived from Latin Antonius)

Antonio is surname rank #61 (92,386 on Forebears, spanish origin). That number is not a count of births. The first names below are scored as if Antonio is the father's surname.

Surname rank
#61
On Forebears
92,386
Syllables
4
Origin
Spanish
Background
Spanish colonial
Where it is common
Nationwide
Sound
Soft

Origin and meaning

Priceless or inestimable (derived from Latin Antonius)

Antonio is a standard Hispanic surname originating as a patronymic or devotional adoption from the Latin nomen Antonius. In the Philippines, its widespread usage was solidified during Spanish colonization and the 1849 Clavería decree. Today, it ranks among the most common family and middle names across the country.

Derived from the Latin family name Antonius, introduced to the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period as both a baptismal and hereditary family name.

First-name pairing notes
Often starts well with
M L J R K D
Watch stacked sounds with
O A

First names ending in a consonant tend to flow more cleanly into this surname.

A concise one- or two-syllable first name ending in a consonant balances the flowing four-syllable rhythm of Antonio.

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We can score the full three-part name: First + maiden surname + Antonio.

Best boy names for Antonio

Rey 86
Spanish · king (Spanish) · May 2021 #62
Jay 86
English · jaybird (English) or diminutive of… · May 2021 #97
Joey 86
English / Biblical · Diminutive of Joseph, meaning 'He… · May 2021 #98
Roy 86
English / Other · king (Old French) · May 2021 #120
Leo 86
Spanish / English · lion (Latin) · May 2021 #127
Louie 86
English / Other · famous warrior / famous in battle… · May 2021 #222
Boy 86
English / Filipino · male child (English) · May 2021 #420
Cj 85
English / Filipino · Initialism representing names… · May 2021 #433
Jose 84
Spanish / Biblical · He shall add / God will increase… · May 2021 #4
Jr 84
English / Filipino · younger (English/Latin) · May 2021 #480
Ryan 83
English / Other · little king (Irish) · May 2021 #26
Jerry 83
English / Biblical · ruler with the spear (Germanic via… · May 2021 #37
Jaime 83
Spanish / Biblical · supplanter (Hebrew via Spanish) · May 2021 #55
Jimmy 83
English / Biblical · supplanter (Hebrew via English) · May 2021 #66
Jessie 83
English / Biblical · gift or God exists (Hebrew via… · May 2021 #83
Ronnie 83
English / Other · ruler's counselor (Old Norse via… · May 2021 #101
Rene 83
Spanish / Other · reborn (Latin) · May 2021 #131
Rico 83
Spanish · rich, noble (Spanish) or short… · May 2021 #144
Nilo 83
Spanish / Other · of the Nile River (Greek via… · May 2021 #204
Lito 83
Spanish / Filipino · Diminutive suffix meaning 'little'… · May 2021 #208
Paulo 83
Spanish / Biblical · small, humble (Latin) · May 2021 #301
Roque 83
Spanish / Other · rest (Germanic via Spanish) · May 2021 #344
Romy 83
Spanish / Filipino · Diminutive of Romeo ('pilgrim to… · May 2021 #352
Nico 83
Spanish / English · victory of the people (Greek via… · May 2021 #374
Tito 83
Spanish / Biblical · title of honor (Latin, via Titus) · May 2021 #427
Lino 83
Spanish / Biblical · flax or linen (Greek/Latin) · May 2021 #489
Liam 83
English · strong-willed warrior (Irish)
Zion 83
Biblical · hill or mount (Hebrew)
Noel 82
Other / Biblical · Christmas or born on Christmas… · May 2021 #20
Mark 82
Biblical / English · Dedicated to Mars or consecrated… · May 2021 #53
Ruel 82
Biblical / English · friend of God (Hebrew) · May 2021 #95
Juan 82
Spanish / Biblical · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew via… · May 2021 #107
John 82
Biblical / English · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew) · May 2021 #111
Rolly 82
English / Spanish · famous land (Germanic, via… · May 2021 #136
Raul 82
Spanish / Other · wolf counsel (Germanic via Spanish) · May 2021 #148
Larry 82
English / Other · crowned with laurel; from… · May 2021 #151
Eddie 82
English · wealthy guardian or rich friend… · May 2021 #164
Gerry 82
English · Ruler with the spear (Germanic via… · May 2021 #165
Ronie 82
English · ruler's counselor (English… · May 2021 #168
Ian 82
English / Biblical · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew via… · May 2021 #180

Best girl names for Antonio

Joy 86
English · happiness, delight (English) · May 2021 #62
Fe 86
Spanish · faith (Spanish) · May 2021 #64
Lea 86
Biblical / English · weary or delicate (Hebrew) · May 2021 #74
May 86
English · Month of May (from Roman goddess… · May 2021 #177
Mae 86
English · variant of May, diminutive of Mary… · May 2021 #342
Bea 86
English / Spanish · blessed or bringer of joy (Latin… · May 2021 #373
Rea 85
Other / English · flowing (Greek, via Rhea) · May 2021 #398
Zia 85
Arabic · light, splendor (Arabic)
Rhea 84
English / Other · flowing stream (Greek) · May 2021 #126
Gina 83
English / Spanish · Diminutive of Regina ('queen' in… · May 2021 #19
Joan 83
English / Biblical · God is gracious (Hebrew via English) · May 2021 #23
Gemma 83
Spanish / English · gem, precious stone (Latin/Italian) · May 2021 #50
Jenny 83
English · diminutive of Jennifer ('fair… · May 2021 #51
Jessa 83
English / Biblical · God beholds (Hebrew, via Jessica) · May 2021 #52
Daisy 83
English · day's eye (flower) (Old English) · May 2021 #65
Emma 83
English / Spanish · whole or universal (Germanic) · May 2021 #80
Delia 83
Spanish / Other · of Delos (Greek) · May 2021 #104
Liza 83
English / Biblical · my God is an oath (Hebrew, via… · May 2021 #106
Lydia 83
Biblical / Spanish · woman from Lydia (Greek) · May 2021 #112
Lilia 83
Spanish / Other · lily (Latin / Spanish) · May 2021 #119
Riza 83
Spanish / Filipino · laughter (Spanish) · May 2021 #161
Lucia 83
Spanish / Other · light (Latin) · May 2021 #200
Nelia 83
Spanish / English · Diminutive of names like Cornelia… · May 2021 #207
Nida 83
Spanish / Arabic · Diminutive of names like Leonida… · May 2021 #212
Sonia 83
Spanish / English · wisdom (Greek, via Russian… · May 2021 #218
Rica 83
Spanish / English · rich, wealthy (Spanish) or short… · May 2021 #237
Rosa 83
Spanish / Other · rose (Latin/Spanish) · May 2021 #240
Mila 83
Spanish / Other · miracles (Spanish, via Milagros)… · May 2021 #250
Julia 83
Spanish / English · youthful, or belonging to the… · May 2021 #269
Luisa 83
Spanish / Other · famous warrior (Germanic via… · May 2021 #274
Lina 83
Spanish / Other · Short form of names ending in… · May 2021 #296
Nena 83
Spanish / Filipino · little girl or baby girl (Spanish) · May 2021 #339
Rita 83
Spanish / Other · pearl (Greek/Latin via Italian… · May 2021 #365
Juana 83
Spanish / Biblical · God is gracious (Hebrew via Spanish) · May 2021 #405
Celia 83
Spanish / English · heavenly or of the sky (Latin) · May 2021 #411
Fely 83
Spanish / Filipino · happy, fortunate (Latin/Spanish… · May 2021 #455
Jean 82
English / Biblical · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew via… · May 2021 #75
Jane 82
English / Biblical · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew via… · May 2021 #120
Nora 82
English / Spanish · honor (Latin via Honora) or light… · May 2021 #131
Myra 82
English / Other · invented literary name, anagram of… · May 2021 #136

Best mother's maiden surnames for Antonio

Maiden surnames that sit well in front of Antonio.

Cruz Antonio 87
Forebears 267,822 · Spanish / Biblical
Castro Antonio 87
Forebears 173,686 · Spanish
Diaz Antonio 87
Forebears 136,449 · Spanish
Tan Antonio 87
Forebears 123,290 · Chinese
Lim Antonio 87
Forebears 96,874 · Chinese
Pascua Antonio 87
Forebears 81,319 · Spanish / Biblical
David Antonio 86
Forebears 100,641 · Biblical / Spanish
de Leon Antonio 85
Forebears 156,537 · Spanish
Dizon Antonio 85
Forebears 106,507 · Chinese / Filipino
Garcia Antonio 84
Forebears 441,075 · Spanish
Reyes Antonio 84
Forebears 412,750 · Spanish
Ramos Antonio 84
Forebears 375,999 · Spanish
Mendoza Antonio 84
Forebears 372,402 · Spanish
Santos Antonio 84
Forebears 342,746 · Spanish / Biblical
Flores Antonio 84
Forebears 312,187 · Spanish
Bautista Antonio 84
Forebears 287,625 · Spanish / Biblical
Lopez Antonio 84
Forebears 230,958 · Spanish
Perez Antonio 84
Forebears 220,113 · Spanish

Other popular maiden surnames

dela Cruz Antonio Garcia Antonio Reyes Antonio Ramos Antonio Mendoza Antonio Santos Antonio Flores Antonio Gonzales Antonio Bautista Antonio Villanueva Antonio Fernandez Antonio Cruz Antonio

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About the surname Antonio

Is Antonio a last name or a maiden name?

Either. As a last name it is the father's surname. As a maiden surname it becomes the child's middle name. Combination pages keep those two roles distinct.

How do I pick a first name that goes with Antonio?

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