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Enzo

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Pronounced EN-zoh /ˈɛn.zoʊ/Medium

Meaning: An Italian short form of names ending in -enzo (Lorenzo, Vincenzo) and linked to the Germanic Heinz/Henry, 'home ruler.' It is overwhelmingly a boys' name. Used here for a girl, we note the strong lean.Low

In 30 seconds: A zippy Italian name: Enzo is tied to 'home ruler,' short for Lorenzo (said 'EN-zoh'). Overwhelmingly a boy's — we note the lean.
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Origin LowItalian, Germanic
MeaningAn Italian short form of names ending in -enzo (Lorenzo, Vincenzo) and linked to the Germanic Heinz/Henry, 'home ruler.' It is overwhelmingly a boys' name. Used here for a girl, we note the strong lean.
U.S. rank (2025)#10350 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 46

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320182025

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

Enzo is an Italian short form of -enzo names (Lorenzo, Vincenzo) and tied to the Germanic Heinz, 'home ruler.' It is strongly a boys' name; as a girl's name it is very rare, and more often a boy's, which we note (said 'EN-zoh').

For girls it appears only very rarely in the U.S., against heavy boys' use. Rare, zippy, and Italian.

Did you know? Enzo is an Italian short form of Lorenzo and Vincenzo, linked to Henry's 'home ruler' — famous through Enzo Ferrari and used here for a girl, though it's overwhelmingly a boys' name, which we note (said 'EN-zoh').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Enzo — Italian short form of Lorenzo; strongly a boys' name; cross-sex

Variations

EnzaEnzaLorenzo

Nicknames

EnZo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Enzo mean?

Enzo is an Italian short form of Lorenzo/Vincenzo, tied to the Germanic for 'home ruler.'

How do you pronounce Enzo?

It's said EN-zoh /ˈɛn.zoʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Enzo a boy or girl name?

Enzo is overwhelmingly a boys' name; used here for a girl, we note the strong lean.

How popular is Enzo?

Enzo is very rare for girls in the U.S. and popular for boys.

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