UK boy's name
Antoan
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "one who honors flowers".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Antoan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Antoan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4608, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2018 to 2020. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Antoan. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Antoan ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2018, when 3 boys were registered as Antoan.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Antoan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4608
2020
Births in 2020
3
Latest year
Peak year
2018
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Antoan mean?
The given name Antoan has its origins in the ancient Greek language, tracing back to the Byzantine era of the 4th to 15th centuries. It is derived from the Greek name Antōnios, which is a combination of the words anti and ōn, meaning "opposite" and "being" respectively. The name can be interpreted as "priceless one" or "inestimable."
Antoan was a relatively common name among the nobility and upper classes of the Byzantine Empire. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name dates back to the 5th century, when a Byzantine nobleman named Antoan Doukas was mentioned in historical records from the reign of Emperor Justinian I.
In the 8th century, an influential monk and theologian named Antoan of Nicomedia played a significant role in the iconoclastic controversies of the Eastern Orthodox Church. His writings and teachings had a lasting impact on the church's stance on the veneration of religious images.
During the 11th century, a renowned military leader named Antoan Komnenos served as the governor of Antioch and played a crucial role in defending the Byzantine territories against the Seljuk Turks. His exploits were recorded in various chronicles of the time.
In the 14th century, an Italian scholar and humanist named Antoan Beccadelli, also known as Panormita, gained recognition for his works on rhetoric and literature. He was a prominent figure in the Italian Renaissance and served as a diplomat and secretary to several Italian rulers.
Another notable figure named Antoan was the 15th-century Byzantine scholar and theologian Antoan of Heraclea. He was a prominent figure in the Council of Ferrara-Florence, where he represented the Eastern Orthodox Church in discussions with the Roman Catholic Church regarding the reunification of the two churches.
These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the name Antoan. While the name has its roots in the ancient Greek and Byzantine eras, it has been used across various cultures and regions over the centuries, reflecting the rich diversity of names and their origins.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Antoan over time
The chart below shows babies named Antoan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2018 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Antoan, the clearest high point is 2018. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2020, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Antoan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Antoan was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4608 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4749 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Antoan
- Alfie 86,546
- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Antoan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Antoan in the UK right now?
In 2020, Antoan was ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Antoan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2018, with 3 babies registered as Antoan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Antoan?
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "one who honors flowers".
How many people are called Antoan in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Antoan across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.