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Rizzo

♂ Boy

Pronounced RIT-soh /ˈrɪt.so/Medium

Meaning: An Italian surname from riccio, 'curly (haired); a curl'; a modern given name; we note the surname-nameLow

In 30 seconds: Curly-haired: Rizzo is an Italian surname. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'RIT-soh'). We note the surname-name.
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Origin LowItalian
MeaningAn Italian surname from riccio, 'curly (haired); a curl'; a modern given name; we note the surname-name
U.S. rank (2024)#9660 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 50

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201720162024

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

Rizzo is an Italian surname from riccio, 'curly (haired); a curl'; a modern given name (we note the surname-name). A crisp, modern name (said 'RIT-soh').

In the U.S. it appears very recently as a surname-turned-given-name, boosted by sports and pop culture. Rare, curly-haired at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Rizzo is an Italian surname from riccio, 'curly (haired)' — a crisp, punchy surname-name (we note the surname-name; said 'RIT-soh').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Rizzo — Italian surname

Variations

RizoRizzoh

Nicknames

Riz

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rizzo mean?

Rizzo is an Italian surname, 'curly (haired)' (from riccio); a modern given name. We note the surname-name.

How do you pronounce Rizzo?

It's said RIT-soh /ˈrɪt.so/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Rizzo a boy or girl name?

Rizzo is a boy's name.

How popular is Rizzo?

Rizzo is a very rare name in the U.S.

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