Antoine
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Antoine is a French name meaning “highly praiseworthy”. It is a common name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 99.87% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Antoine
Antoine is a name of French origin that serves as the equivalent of Anthony. It is derived from the Roman family name Antonius, which is of uncertain, likely Etruscan, derivation. Historically associated with Saint Anthony the Great, the name became widespread throughout Europe as a mark of religious veneration. Its development into the current form reflects the linguistic evolution of French from Latin roots.
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Gender Usage of the Name Antoine
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Antoine is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 99.87% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Antoine
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Antoine is listed under Common Boy Names worldwide. Its overall popularity is supported by stronger usage in Canada across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 1 in every 18K births |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 35K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 455 births |
| Australia | Uncommon | 1 in every 1.05M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Antoine ranked #239 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #460 in 2024 — an improvement of 221 places. Antoine maintains a steady presence among commonly used names.
Historically, its best recorded position was #93 in 1997. Its lowest recorded position was #1,511 in 1954. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -43 places (from #196 to #239).
Name StyleMethodology
Antoine is classified as Timeless Boy Names because it appears across 100% of recorded years, averages 535 births per year over its full timeline, and still averages 414 births per year recently.Characteristics of the Name Antoine
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 7 letters — Long Boy Names
- Starts with
- A — Boy Names Starting with A
- Ends with
- e — Boy Names Ending in “e”
Name AestheticMethodology
Antoine is a two-syllable name featuring iambic stress. It is most famously held by the celebrated aviator and author Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. The literary and historical weight of the name fosters an Elegant & Timeless aesthetic.
Middle Names For Antoine
Middle names used with AntoineMethodology
Antoine is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Antoine Lamont · Antoine Maurice · Antoine Lamar · Antoine Eugene · Antoine JermaineView all 273 boy middle names.
- Total 378 middle names used with Antoine
- 23 girl middle names used with Antoine
- 67 unisex middle names used with Antoine
Middle name suggestions for AntoineMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Antoine is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Antoine Malik · Antoine Micah · Antoine Monte · Antoine Myron · Antoine Mikel. View all 76 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Antoine
Royal UsageMethodology
Featured among Royal Boy Names, the name Antoine has been used by Antoine de Bourbon of France (born 1528).
Names Similar to Antoine
Sound Like Antoine Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Antonio · Anton · Antony · View all 29 names
Spelled Like Antoine Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Anthoine · Anthoyne
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Arthur · Oliver · Andre · View all Top 100 names
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Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: John · Steven · Kevin · View all Top 100 names
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Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Eugene · Luis · Bernard · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Antoine”
Dictionary Meaning of "Antoine"Methodology
A male given name from French occasionally borrowed from French, mostly in the U.S
Alternative Forms
Antjuan · Antuan · Antwan · Antwaun · Antwoine · Antwon · Antwone · Antwuan.
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How to Spell Antoine in ASL
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