Markanthony is a unique, two-part given name of Latin origin. The first element, 'Mark,' is derived from the Roman personal name Marcus, which was derived from Mars, the Roman god of war. Thus, Mark means 'dedicated to Mars' or 'warlike.' The second part, 'Anthony,' is derived from the Roman family name Antonius, which is believed to have meant 'priceless' or 'highly praiseworthy.' Therefore, Markanthony could be interpreted as meaning 'dedicated to Mars and priceless' or 'warlike and highly praiseworthy.' This name gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century, likely due to its blend of traditional and contemporary elements.
The name Markanthony experienced significant popularity and fluctuations over the years, with a notable peak during the late 1980s to early 1990s. The highest number of births recorded was 90 in 1996. However, there has been a consistent decline in its usage since then, with only 6 births recorded in 2023. Overall, Markanthony has been given to 1778 babies between 1970 and 2023.