Alfonso

Alfonso - A very unique male name

Alfonso appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #285. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Alfonso and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Alfonso? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Alfonso. The baby boy name Alfonso was given to 168 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1021 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 8,728 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Alfonso peaked in popularity 116 years ago in 1910 on position 285.

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Alfonso is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Alfonso is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #526 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,584.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Alfonso is where you live.

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Alfonso origin and meaning

Germanic, via Spanish

The Spanish form of a Visigothic Germanic name, Adalfuns — adal, 'noble', and funs, 'ready, eager' — 'noble and ready'

Alfonso was a great royal name of Spain and Portugal, borne by more than a dozen kings, after entering Iberia with the Visigoths. In American use it peaked in 1991 and has drifted down since.

Attested etymology

Alfonso is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Alfonso, pop culture references for the name Alfonso and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Alfonso

We've found the following names that sound similar to Alfonso, sorted by popularity.

Alvin / Alphonso / Alphonse / Alfonzo / Albin / Albino / Alfonza / Alvino / Alfonse / Alphonzo /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Alfonso

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Alfonso a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Alfonso?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

al-FON-soh · /ælˈfɑnsoʊ/

Around the world

• Alfonso (Spanish) — The standard Spanish form.
• Afonso (Portuguese) — The Portuguese form, without the l.
• Alfonso (Italian) — Used as-is in Italian.
• Alfons (German) — The German form.

Spellings and nicknames

• Alphonse — The French-influenced spelling.

Nicknames: AlFonsoPoncho

Famous bearers

• Alfonso Ribeiro — American actor, Carlton Banks in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (b. 1971) Contemporary
• Alfonso XIII — King of Spain, the last king before the Second Republic (1886–1941) Historical

Style

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Why parents choose it

Alfonso carries Spanish royal history in a warm, rolling three syllables. For many American families it is a heritage name first.

Worth knowing

• In the US the Fresh Prince's Carlton — actor Alfonso Ribeiro — is a strong, specific association.
• Poncho is a traditional Mexican nickname for Alfonso, which surprises some families.