Gender: Male
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Noble and Eager, Eager, Noble, Ready for Battle
Pronunciation: ahl-FAWN-soh, /ælˈfɒnsoʊ/, AE L F AA N S OW
Popularity Rank: #467
Derived from the Germanic name Alfons, meaning 'noble and ready'. It was brought to Spain by the Visigoths in the 5th century, and later it was borne by a 9th-century king of Asturias.
The name Alfonso is of Spanish origin and means Noble and Eager, Eager, Noble, Ready for Battle, Spanish Form of Alphonse, Eager for War. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Alfonso is commonly found in Italy, Spain, Colombia, and 86 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: ahl-FAWN-soh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ælˈfɒnsoʊ/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AE L F AA N S OW
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
F: Pronounce as in "fish" (F IH SH)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
OW: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Alfonso is recorded 121,161 times globally, ranking it as the 467th most common name worldwide.
Alfonso is most prevalent in Italy, with 33,935 occurrences, making it the 191th most popular name in the country.
In Spain, the name Alfonso is found among 1 in every 30 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | #191 | 1 : 35 |
| Spain | #94 | 1 : 30 |
| Colombia | #145 | 1 : 68 |
| Mexico | #129 | 1 : 51 |
| United States of America | #456 | 1 : 146 |
| Chile | #217 | 1 : 120 |
| Peru | #283 | 1 : 212 |
| Panama | #190 | 1 : 189 |
| Costa Rica | #258 | 1 : 134 |
| Guatemala | #262 | 1 : 212 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Alfonso from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Don Alfonso, El Jefe, Al "The Enforcer", King Al, Al "The Boss", Fearless Alfonso, Al "The Contrabandista", Al "The Capo", The Godfather, Al "The Mobster"
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