The nameEnzo
Enzo is a boy's name of Italian origin, linked to Lorenzo and to the Germanic Heinz. It is very popular in France and rising in Britain and the United States.
- Boy's name
- Italian
- Feast day
Meaning
Enzo is a short form of Italian names such as Lorenzo or Vincenzo. It is also linked to Enzio, from the Germanic Heinz, Henry.
Origin
Italian. Enzio, son of the Emperor Frederick II, was King of Sardinia in the 13th century.
History
Enzo Ferrari, founder of the car company, made the name famous. It was among the leading names in France in the 2000s and is in the American top 80.
Enzo in other languages
Enzo is Italian, and is now given across Europe and Latin America. In France it took off in the late 1980s, around the time of the film The Big Blue, whose hero's rival is named Enzo Molinari.
Did you know?
- Before founding his own company, Enzo Ferrari was a racing driver for Alfa Romeo.
- Enzo was the most popular boys' name in France every year from 2004 to 2007.
Famous people named Enzo
- Enzo Ferrari, founder of Ferrari
- Enzo Fernández, footballer
- Enzo Scifo, footballer
Popularity of the name Enzo
Enzo in the United States
Enzo was most popular in the United States in the 2020s, with 16,424 births over the decade, 54% of all recorded babies named Enzo. Its rise began around 2010, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Enzo in the United States were born before 2020, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 3,285 births a year on average, against 1,401 in the five years before.
Enzo in the United Kingdom
Enzo was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2020s, with 3,004 births over the decade, 58% of all recorded babies named Enzo. Its rise began around 2007, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Enzo in the United Kingdom were born before 2021, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 542 births a year on average, against 265 in the five years before.
Enzo in France
Enzo in Belgium
Enzo in Switzerland
Sibling names for Enzo
Names from the same generation as Enzo, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Enzo mean?
Enzo is a short form of Italian names such as Lorenzo or Vincenzo. It is also linked to Enzio, from the Germanic Heinz, Henry.
What is the origin of the name Enzo?
Italian. Enzio, son of the Emperor Frederick II, was King of Sardinia in the 13th century.
Is Enzo a girl's or a boy's name?
Enzo is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Enzo?
In 2024, Enzo was the 74th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 4,548 births.
What are good sibling names for Enzo?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Millie, Margot, Maeve and Eloise for a sister, Luca, Waylon, Brooks and Theo for a brother.
Who are famous people named Enzo?
Enzo Ferrari, founder of Ferrari; Enzo Fernández, footballer; Enzo Scifo, footballer.