Alphonso
Alphonso: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Alphonso
- A male given name from Italian or from Spanish [in turn from the Germanic languages], of rare usage, variant of Alfonso.
Etymology
Anglicized form of Italian or Spanish Alfonso.
How popular is Alphonso?
Since 1880, 27 girls and 15,187 boys in the U.S. have been named Alphonso (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4059 in 1930. Its highest rank for boys was #376 in 1900. In 2025, 21 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Alphonso
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Alphonso FAQ
What does the name Alphonso mean?
A male given name from Italian or from Spanish [in turn from the Germanic languages], of rare usage, variant of Alfonso. Anglicized form of Italian or Spanish Alfonso.
What is the origin of the name Alphonso?
Alphonso is listed as a name of Italian or from Spanish origin.
How popular is the name Alphonso?
Since 1880, 27 girls and 15,187 boys in the U.S. have been named Alphonso (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4059 in 1930. Its highest rank for boys was #376 in 1900. In 2025, 21 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Alphonso a boy or girl name?
Alphonso is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 27 girls and 15,187 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.