What is the origin of the name Alphonzo?

Alphonzo is a name of Spanish origin.

How popular is the name Alphonzo?

Alphonzo is currently ranked #9917 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Alphonzo?

Alphonzo is pronounced al-FON-zo.

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Alphonzo

al-FON-zo

Popularity

#9917

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Spanish

Total Births

2,031

Peak Year

#43 in 1963

First Recorded

1895

Style

Vintage, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Alphonzo is a variant spelling of Alfonso, a Spanish and Portuguese name derived from Germanic elements meaning 'noble and ready' or 'eager for battle'.

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Al Fonzi Fonzo

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Numerology

The Adventurer

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Nicknames

Al Fonzi Fonzo

Spelling Variations

Alfonso Alfonse

Similar Names

Leonardo Ricardo Emilio Mateo

Personality Traits

noblebravedeterminedconfident

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