Anatole Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Anatole – Meaning: sunrise, dawn (the east) – Origin: Greek, via French – Gender: primarily used for boys

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Anatole is a Greek name that came into English by way of French, and it has a meaning: sunrise, or dawn — literally "the east." If you're drawn to names tied to the start of day, this one carries that meaning directly rather than by stretch or association.

Meaning & Origin of Anatole

Meaning: Sunrise, dawn (the east).

Origin: Greek, via French.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

Popularity of Anatole

SSA records for Anatole run from 1889 to 2022. It peaked in 1889 at #979 with 5 babies given the name, and by 2022, the latest year on record, it sat at #10951 with 6 babies — a name that has stayed rare across the entire tracked period.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1889–2022.

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FAQ

What does the name Anatole mean?

Sunrise, dawn (the east). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Anatole)

Is Anatole a popular name right now?

Anatole peaked at #979 in 1889 and is ranked #10951 as of 2022. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1889–2022.)

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