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Antero

Boy name · Mexican

Meaningflowery · Greek

Antero is a Mexican boy name meaning “flowery”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Word funAntero doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
  • GenerationAntero peaked in 1965, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Antero you'd meet today is about 60 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Anteros too.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Antero would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 344,828 baby boys got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryAntero first shows up in US birth records in 1965, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 60 years since.
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hello, little Antero

US births per million boys, 1965–2025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Antero

Antero is a boy name of Mexican origin meaning “flowery”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1960s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Mexican names

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Questions about the name Antero

What does the name Antero mean?

Antero means “flowery” and comes from Greek.

What is the origin of the name Antero?

Antero is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Greek. Other Mexican names to consider are Liam (“resolute protector”), Oliver (“olive tree”), Mateo (“gift of God”) and Lucas (“man from Lucania”).

Is Antero a boy or girl name?

Antero is a boy name. In 2025, 5 US boys were named Antero.

How popular is the name Antero?

Antero ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1965, when it reached #3,537.

What should I know before naming my baby Antero?

Antero is a Mexican boy name meaning “flowery”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.