The nameAlfonso
Alfonso is the Spanish and Italian form of Alphonse.
- Boy's name
- Spanish and Italian
- Feast day
Meaning
From the Germanic adal, "noble", and funs, "ready".
Origin
Spanish and Italian, of Germanic origin.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 1960s.
Popularity of the name Alfonso
Alfonso in France
1968peak year (35 births)
600babies named Alfonso in France since 1900
Alfonso was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 265 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Alfonso. Its rise began around 1918, and it peaked in 1968. Half of all babies named Alfonso in France were born before 1967, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Alfonso in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alfonso mean?
From the Germanic adal, "noble", and funs, "ready".
What is the origin of the name Alfonso?
Spanish and Italian, of Germanic origin.
Is Alfonso a girl's or a boy's name?
Alfonso is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Alfonso?
Variants and related names of Alfonso include Alonso.