Tony Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Tony Name at a Glance

Name	Tony
Meaning	Above praise.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Tony Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Tony means “Above praise”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Tony Name Origin

Our database records Tony under Latin origin. Browse more Latin baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Tony a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Tony is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Tony

When considering Tony for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.