Antaeus
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Antaeus first appeared in US Social Security records in 1981.
Over 81 babies have been named Antaeus in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Antaeus is past its peak , currently ranked #25,637 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #25,637
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Antaeus
Antaeus is a boy name .
Antaeus is currently ranked #25,637 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Antaeus include Ant, Anta, Antay, Antaie, Eus, Eusy, Eusie, Any, Anie, and Antkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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