Gonzalo

Gonzalo - A very unique male name

Gonzalo appeared on the charts for the first time in 1914 on position #1030. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Gonzalo and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Gonzalo? 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 Gonzalo. The baby boy name Gonzalo was given to 83 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1387 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 17,666 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Gonzalo peaked in popularity 88 years ago in 1938 on position 626.

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Gonzalo is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Gonzalo is currently topping the baby name charts in Arizona at position #691 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,530.

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 Gonzalo is where you live.

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Gonzalo origin and meaning

Spanish, from a Germanic name, derivation disputed

Uncertain — Gonzalo comes from the medieval name Gundisalvus; its first element is Germanic gund, 'battle,' but the second element is disputed

Gonzalo was borne by medieval Spanish nobles and by the conquistador-era chronicler Gonzalo Fernández de Oviedo. In the United States it has been present since 1914 in Hispanic families, and has risen since 2020.

Origin uncertain

Gonzalo is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables.

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

Similar to Gonzalo

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

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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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Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Gonzalo

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 Gonzalo 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 Gonzalo?

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

gon-SAH-loh · /ɡənˈzɑloʊ/
In Spain the z is said th (gon-THAH-loh); in the Americas it is an s sound.

Around the world

• Gonzalo (Spanish) — The original form, used as-is.
• Gonçalo (Portuguese) — The Portuguese form of the same name.

Spellings and nicknames

Nicknames: ChaloGonzo

Famous bearers

• Gonzalo Higuaín — Argentine football striker who played for Real Madrid, Napoli and Juventus (b. 1987) Contemporary

Style

InternationalClassic

Why parents choose it

Gonzalo is a deep-rooted Spanish choice with medieval weight and an easy, melodic sound.