Antares

Pronunciation: [ ant-EHR-eez ]

Antares is a boy baby name. Ranked #13,914 in the US, popular nicknames include Ant, Any, and Antie.

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Meaning & Origin

Antares is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced ant-EHR-eez.

Parents who love the name Antares often also consider Cub, Clio, Aadrian .

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Historical Record

Antares first appeared in US Social Security records in 2015.

Over 36 babies have been named Antares in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Antares is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #13,914 for boy names in the US .

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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#13,914
Total SSA Count
7

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Ant Any Antie Antaie

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Cub Boy Old Norse kubbr via English Clio Boy Ancient Greek Aadrian Boy Latin Hadrianus Wasil Boy Arabic Dejan Boy South Slavic Lupe Boy Spanish Catholic tradition Deshannon Boy African-American

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Frequently Asked Questions About Antares

Is Antares a boy or girl name?
Antares is primarily used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Antares?
Antares is pronounced ant-EHR-eez.
How popular is the name Antares?
Antares is currently ranked #13914 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Antares?
Common nicknames for Antares include Ant, Any, Antie, and Antaie.
Is Antares a common or rare name?
Antares is an uncommon name, ranked #13914 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Antares?
Antares pairs well with Cub, Clio, Aadrian, Wasil in style and sound.

About the Name Antares

Antares is a boy name .

Antares is currently ranked #13,914 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Antares include Ant, Any, Antie, and Antaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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