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Alfonzo

♂ Boy

Pronounced al-FON-zoh /ælˈfɑn.zoʊ/Medium

Meaning: Z-spelling of Alfonso — from Germanic adal, 'noble', plus funs, 'ready, eager' (or hild, 'battle') — 'noble and ready'Medium

In 30 seconds: Noble and ready: Alfonzo spells Alfonso — 'noble and eager' — with a bold z. Regal, classic, and warm.

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Origin MediumGerman, Spanish

MeaningZ-spelling of Alfonso — from Germanic adal, 'noble', plus funs, 'ready, eager' (or hild, 'battle') — 'noble and ready'

U.S. rank (2025)#3953 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births27 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1970

Total births (all-time)≈ 5,782

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Alfonzo is a z-spelling of Alfonso — from Germanic adal, 'noble', plus funs, 'ready, eager' (or hild, 'battle'; the second element is debated, which we note). Borne by many Spanish kings, it's a regal, classic name; the z-styling personalizes it.

In the U.S. it appears in Latino and Italian families. Rare, noble-and-ready at the root, and regal.

Did you know? Alfonso, the name of medieval Spanish kings, joins Germanic adal ('noble') with funs ('ready, eager') — Alfonzo gives the regal classic a z-spelling.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name — Alfonso — second element debated

Variations

AlfonsoAlphonsoAlphonse

Nicknames

FonzoAl

Famous Bearers

★Alfonzo McKinnie (1992-)
American professional NBA basketball player who has played for multiple teams including the Golden State Warriors
★Alfonzo Fields
American college football coach and former player

If you like Alfonzo…

Alfonso— the standard spelling

Alonzo— a short Spanish form

Alphonse— the French form

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Amado— another Spanish name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alfonzo mean?

Alfonzo spells Alfonso — Germanic 'noble and ready/eager'; the second element is debated.

How do you pronounce Alfonzo?

It's said al-FON-zoh /ælˈfɑn.zoʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Alfonzo a boy or girl name?

Alfonzo is a boy's name.

How popular is Alfonzo?

Alfonzo is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Alfonso is more common.