Alphonso
al-FON-so
Popularity
#5441
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
15,193
Peak Year
#319 in 1962
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Royal & Regal
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
Of Germanic origin, derived from the Visigothic name Adalfuns, meaning 'noble and ready' or 'eager for battle'.
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Alphonso Ford
American professional basketball player
Alphonso Jackson
Former United States Secretary of Housing
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