The nameAlonso
Alonso is a Spanish boy's name, a form of Alfonso. It has a noble, historical sound.
- Boy's name
- Germanic
- Feast day
Meaning
Alonso comes from the Germanic adal, "noble", and funs, "ready".
Origin
Germanic, through Spanish.
History
Alonso Quijano is the real name of Don Quixote. In the United States the name reached 622nd in 2002.
Famous people named Alonso
- Alonso Quijano, Don Quixote
Popularity of the name Alonso
Alonso in the United States
Alonso was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 3,311 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Alonso. Its rise began around 1970, and it peaked in 2010. Half of all babies named Alonso in the United States were born before 2007, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 313 births a year.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Alonso
Names from the same generation as Alonso, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alonso mean?
Alonso comes from the Germanic adal, "noble", and funs, "ready".
What is the origin of the name Alonso?
Germanic, through Spanish.
Is Alonso a girl's or a boy's name?
Alonso is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Alonso?
In 2024, Alonso was the 772nd most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 327 births.
What are the variants of the name Alonso?
Variants and related names of Alonso include Alfonso.
What are good sibling names for Alonso?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Lilia, Lea, Paloma and Ema for a sister, Leonard, Rudy, Hugo and Aron for a brother.
Who are famous people named Alonso?
Alonso Quijano, Don Quixote.