At a Glance
- Origin
- Greek (uncertain)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- AN-tuh-rus
Anterus is a Greek (uncertain) boy's name. It appears in our list of 200+ Saint Names for Boys — Faithful, Timeless, and Surprisingly Cool.
Meaning & Origin of Anterus
Origin: Greek (uncertain).
A common claim: Manly Actually: 'Manly' is widely repeated but unsupported by any source found; it looks like confusion with names built on the Greek root andr- ('man'), which Anterus doesn't share.
How to Pronounce Anterus
AN-tuh-rusIPA /ˈæntərəs/
Popularity of Anterus
Anterus doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Anterus
Similar Names
Pontian · Callistus · Anicetus · Zephyrinus · Soter · Telesphorus
