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The baby name Alfonso is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Spanish: /alˈfonso/ (al-FON-so); English: /ælˈfɒnsoʊ/ (al-FON-so).

Alfonso is Germanic, Portuguese in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Germanic, Portuguese
Pronunciation: Spanish: /alˈfonso/ (al-FON-so); English: /ælˈfɒnsoʊ/ (al-FON-so)

What is the meaning of the name Alfonso ?

The baby name Alfonso is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Spanish: /alˈfonso/ (al-FON-so); English: /ælˈfɒnsoʊ/ (al-FON-so).

Alfonso is Germanic, Portuguese in Origin.

From a Germanic compound adal + funs (“noble” + “ready, eager”), Alfonso means “nobly ready” or “noble and prepared.” The Visigoths carried it to the Iberian Peninsula, where it flourished in Romance forms. Major variants include Spanish Alfonso and Alonso, Portuguese Afonso, Catalan Alfons, French Alphonse, Italian Alfonso, German Alfons, Polish Alfons, Latin Alphonsus, and the English historical spelling Alphonso. Nicknames and diminutives include Fonsi, Fonso, Fonzie, and Spanish Alfonsito.

The name signaled royal prestige in medieval Spain, borne by multiple kings of Asturias, León, and Castile - most famously Alfonso X “el Sabio” (the Wise). In Portugal, the cognate Afonso titled several kings, including Afonso I, the nation’s founder. The English prince Alphonso (1273–1284), son of Edward I, reflects its medieval reach beyond Iberia. Catholic tradition preserves the Latin Alphonsus through saints such as Alphonsus Liguori, sustaining the name’s pan-European legacy.

Alfonso has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Alfonso

Alfonso García Robles Politician · Born 1911 · Mexico Alfonso García Robles was a Mexican diplomat and politician best known for winning the 1982 Nobel Peace Prize alongside Alva Myrdal for their work on nuclear disarmament. Born in Zamora, Michoacán, he studied law in Mexico, Paris, and The Hague before joining Mexico’s foreign service in 1939. Alfonso XI of Castile and Leon Politician · Born 1311 · Crown of Castile Alfonso XI of Castile and Leon was a significant medieval ruler known for his efforts to consolidate the power of the Crown of Castile during his reign in the 14th century. He is most famous for his victory at the Battle of Río Salado in 1340, which secured his kingdom against the Marinid invasion. His reign also saw the strengthening of royal authority and the implementation of important legal reforms. Alfonso II of Aragon Politician · Born 1157 · Crown of Aragon Alfonso II of Aragon was a notable medieval ruler, known for being the first King of Aragon and Count of Barcelona, uniting these territories under his reign. He played a significant role in the Reconquista, the effort to reclaim land from Muslim rule in the Iberian Peninsula. His reign marked the beginning of the Crown of Aragon's expansion and influence in the Mediterranean region.
Alfonso La Marmora Politician · Born 1804 · Kingdom of Italy Alfonso La Marmora was a prominent Italian politician and general in the Kingdom of Italy during the 19th century. He is best known for his role in the unification of Italy and served as Prime Minister of Italy. His contributions to Italian military and political life were significant during his time. Alfonso I of Asturias Royal · Born 705 · Duchy of Cantabria Alfonso I of Asturias was best known as the third king of Asturias, ruling from 739 until his death in 757. Called "the Catholic," he reigned during the early years of the Asturian kingdom and lived from about 693 to 757. Alfonso Herrera Rodriguez Actor · Born 1983 · Mexico Alfonso Herrera is a Mexican actor best known for his role in the popular telenovela 'Rebelde' and as a member of the music group RBD. He has also starred in the Netflix series 'Sense8' and the film 'The Perfect Dictatorship'.

Alfonso – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
SV 0 #11 1 283
KR Boys 0 #26 2 897
SV Boys 0 #27 2 352
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
ID 0 #39 1 2,238
Spain Boys 0 #46 19,649 5,610
HN Boys 0 #50 3 749
PR 0 #50 6 1,497
MX Boys 0 #70 17,037 16,355
CO Boys 0 #72 18,343 15,656
AL 0 #76 1 2,372
Spain 0 #81 925 2,326
BG 0 #82 1 1,799
CN 0 #85 2 3,857
EC 0 #85 31 2,502
IT Boys 0 #91 32,466 10,046
JM 0 #93 1 3,714
CL Boys 0 #101 4,663 13,390
PA 0 #102 29 3,797
SD 0 #102 1 2,130
PA Boys 0 #103 1,054 9,305
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
QA 0 #105 2 7,011
PH 0 #109 2 5,607
CR Boys 0 #118 1,021 10,188
MX 0 #120 472 8,339
EC Boys 0 #122 169 3,322
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
ID Boys 0 #132 4 4,130
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
PE Boys 0 #133 4,359 14,506
GT Boys 0 #135 874 7,625
CR 0 #136 23 5,526
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
BN Boys 0 #138 2 6,332
PR Boys 0 #141 35 2,508
UY 0 #148 30 2,477
LT Boys 0 #151 1 2,166
RS Boys 0 #152 3 2,277
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
UY Boys 0 #162 538 5,922
CO 0 #168 544 7,768
GT 0 #168 159 5,948
HU Boys 0 #173 2 3,954
AR 0 #174 13 2,915
Sweden Boys 2020 #176 2 1,548
MT Boys 0 #176 4 4,064
AE 0 #183 5 10,220
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
PE 0 #203 109 6,350
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
IT 0 #209 1,255 4,183
LU Boys 0 #209 10 4,970
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
CL 0 #214 241 6,867
BG Boys 0 #219 2 3,850
PS 0 #225 2 5,692
NA Boys 0 #226 10 6,830
MO Boys 0 #231 4 5,842
NA Girls 0 #237 1 7,146
AO Boys 0 #242 8 5,568
PT 0 #249 2 4,161
TW Boys 0 #252 5 7,111
BO Boys 0 #256 575 9,244
GR Boys 0 #257 11 6,912
EC Girls 0 #258 1 3,650
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
AR Boys 0 #266 286 7,628
NG 0 #271 2 5,926
SG 0 #278 5 11,010
PH Boys 0 #279 105 11,440
IL 0 #281 2 6,291
JP Boys 0 #286 12 7,909
AL Boys 0 #288 11 5,122
JM Boys 0 #290 4 6,876
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
BO 0 #298 84 6,868
Canada Boys 2023 #301 9 2,601
CZ Boys 0 #302 4 6,530
SA 0 #306 7 10,560
CN Boys 0 #309 11 9,639
DK Boys 0 #327 6 7,401
PL Boys 0 #335 6 6,459
PT Boys 0 #339 29 7,951
MY 0 #352 3 12,352
BR 0 #357 4 5,969
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
MU Boys 0 #362 8 8,477
France Boys 2021 #385 3 2,865
JO Boys 0 #386 4 7,057
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
ZA 0 #425 23 14,421
Germany 0 #428 10 2,542
PH Girls 0 #428 2 13,098
Austria Boys 0 #433 10 2,180
SD Boys 0 #461 6 10,523
PA Girls 0 #470 12 9,861
HK Boys 0 #507 21 12,905
RU Boys 0 #518 9 12,621
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
GT Girls 0 #534 8 7,500
UY Girls 0 #534 3 6,731
BH 0 #544 10 17,937
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
LY 0 #551 9 12,703
PS Boys 0 #558 4 10,655
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
IR Boys 0 #562 4 10,162
CR Girls 0 #570 4 11,342
CM Boys 0 #571 5 12,054
AE Girls 0 #594 4 20,968
IL Boys 0 #598 10 10,983
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
AR Girls 0 #624 7 8,289
SG Girls 0 #631 2 18,916
United States Boys 2024 #645 251 7,044
BO Girls 0 #649 3 9,488
SG Boys 0 #668 30 17,960
Finland Boys 2026 #669 14 3,552
BR Boys 0 #670 82 12,213
QA Boys 0 #672 36 18,093
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #696 2 13,071
Germany Boys 0 #722 233 5,697
KW Boys 0 #745 25 18,755
SY 0 #764 4 11,684
TN 0 #798 32 13,765
CL Girls 0 #822 30 14,098
NG Girls 0 #825 2 15,093
ZA Boys 0 #848 348 25,619
Spain Girls 0 #859 125 5,561
OM Boys 0 #859 23 17,948
EG Boys 0 #876 11 15,035
NL Boys 0 #879 73 5,873
PE Girls 0 #914 30 14,861
CO Girls 0 #926 153 16,140
NG Boys 0 #939 13 16,906
BR Girls 0 #992 1 12,708
MY Boys 0 #1,004 108 25,439
SA Girls 0 #1,007 8 25,931
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
AE Boys 0 #1,061 32 22,615
MY Girls 0 #1,070 3 24,821
MX Girls 0 #1,078 106 17,781
MA 0 #1,087 42 20,986
DZ 0 #1,145 32 20,130
TR 0 #1,180 32 19,440
ZA Girls 0 #1,229 8 25,928
IT Girls 0 #1,233 214 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,426 189 28,008

Alfonso is popular in 83 countries — most recent births per country:

France
United States
Canada
Sweden
AE

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People also ask about Alfonso

Alfonso is predominantly a boy's name.
Alfonso is a 3 syllable name, pronounced Spanish: /alˈfonso/ (al-FON-so); English: /ælˈfɒnsoʊ/ (al-FON-so).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Alphonse, Alphonso, Afonso, Alfons, Alphonsus and Alfonzo.
Yes — Alfonso ranked #176 in Sweden in 2020, and appears in official birth registries across 5 countries.
Alfonso ranks highest in Sweden (#176 in 2020).
Alfonso's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #412 in 2011 to #385 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 8 notable people named Alfonso are in our database, including Alfonso García Robles (Politician), Alfonso XI of Castile and Leon (Politician), Alfonso II of Aragon (Politician).