Enzo
Enzo: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɛnzəʊ/
Meaning and origin of Enzo
Root meaning: “home”
- A male given name from Italian.
Etymology
Borrowed from Italian Enzo (equivalent to English Hank), from German Heinz, a diminutive of Heinrich (English Henry), from Old High German Heimrih, Haimirich (heim (“home”) + rihhi (“ruler”)), from Proto-Germanic *Haimarīks, from Proto-Indo-European roots. Rare in the US and UK prior to 2003, popularized in the 2000s.
How popular is Enzo?
Since 1880, 46 girls and 34,952 boys in the U.S. have been named Enzo (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #9822 in 2023. Its highest rank for boys was #72 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #72 for boys, with 4,565 babies given the name.
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Enzo FAQ
What does the name Enzo mean?
Enzo traces back to a root meaning "home". A male given name from Italian. Borrowed from Italian Enzo (equivalent to English Hank), from German Heinz, a diminutive of Heinrich (English Henry), from Old High German Heimrih, Haimirich (heim (“home”) + rihhi (“ruler”)), from Proto-Germanic *Haimarīks, from Proto-Indo-European roots. Rare in the US and UK prior to 2003, popularized in the 2000s.
What is the origin of the name Enzo?
Enzo is listed as a name of Italian origin.
How popular is the name Enzo?
Since 1880, 46 girls and 34,952 boys in the U.S. have been named Enzo (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #9822 in 2023. Its highest rank for boys was #72 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #72 for boys, with 4,565 babies given the name.
Is Enzo a boy or girl name?
Enzo is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 46 girls and 34,952 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.