The nameAlphonse
Alphonse is the French form of Alfonso. It was a top 300 American name in 1913.
- Boy's name
- French
- Feast day
Meaning
Alphonse comes from the Germanic adal, "noble", and funs, "ready".
Origin
French, from Germanic.
History
In the United States Alphonse reached 277th place in 1913. Al Capone was born Alphonse.
Did you know?
- Alphonse Mucha became famous in 1895 with his poster for Gismonda, starring Sarah Bernhardt.
Famous people named Alphonse
- Alphonse Mucha, artist
- Alphonse Daudet, writer
Popularity of the name Alphonse
Alphonse in the United States
Alphonse was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 2,529 births over the decade, 24% of all recorded babies named Alphonse. Its rise began around 1904, and it peaked in 1918. Half of all babies named Alphonse in the United States were born before 1928, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 53 births a year on average, against 34 in the five years before.
Alphonse in France
Alphonse was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 13,665 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Alphonse. Half of all babies named Alphonse in France were born before 1916, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 84 births a year on average, against 54 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Alphonse
Names from the same generation as Alphonse, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alphonse mean?
Alphonse comes from the Germanic adal, "noble", and funs, "ready".
What is the origin of the name Alphonse?
French, from Germanic.
Is Alphonse a girl's or a boy's name?
Alphonse is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Alphonse?
In 2024, Alphonse was the 2466th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 56 births.
What are the variants of the name Alphonse?
Variants and related names of Alphonse include Alphonsine.
What are good sibling names for Alphonse?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Aurélie, Noemie, Dorothea and Delphine for a sister, Oswald, Émile, Pascal and Davy for a brother.
Who are famous people named Alphonse?
Alphonse Mucha, artist; Alphonse Daudet, writer.