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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Noble and ready
- Origin
- Spanish (variant of Alfonso)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- uh-LON-zoh
Alonzo is a Spanish name, a variant of Alfonso, and it carries the meaning "noble and ready." Said uh-LON-zoh, it has a vintage, well-worn feel — fitting, since it's been on the SSA list since 1880 — while still landing with a bold, adventurous edge. If you want a name with old-fashioned roots but a confident, go-anywhere sound, it's worth a look.
Meaning & Origin of Alonzo
Meaning: Noble and ready.
Origin: Spanish (variant of Alfonso).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Alonzo
uh-LON-zohIPA /əˈlɑːnzoʊ/
Popularity of Alonzo
Alonzo hit its peak popularity in 1880, when 122 boys were given the name and it ranked #110 nationally. By 2024 it had settled to #512, with 594 babies named Alonzo that year.
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FAQ
What does the name Alonzo mean?
Noble and ready. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Alonzo?
Alonzo is pronounced uh-LON-zoh (IPA: /əˈlɑːnzoʊ/).
Is Alonzo a popular name right now?
Alonzo peaked at #110 in 1880 and is ranked #512 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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