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Antero

OriginFinnish variation of Andrew, English from Greek
Meaning"strong, manly"

About Antero

The Finnish form of Andrew is featured in mythology as Antero Vipunen, a giant in Finland's national legend the Kalevala

Pronounced ahn-TAI-ro.

As of October 2026, Antero ranked #12160 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #3549 in 1965.

Editor: Sophie Kihm

Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.

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