Alonzo
a-lon-zo,
al(o)-nzo
US Popularity:1080
Origin:Spanish
Other Origin(s):German
Meaning:Ready for battle, eager for war; Brave, noble; Eager
Alonzo is a masculine name of Spanish and German origins. The name means "noble," “brave,” eager,” and "ready for battle" or “eager for war,” and became very popular in the late 1800s. Disney and puppy lovers alike might recall Alonzo as Cruella de Vil's former butler in _101 Dalmatians._ The character displays mighty courage to do what's right even though the consequences of doing so may be far more significant. Literary buffs may also recognize Alonso in Shakespeare's The Tempest; a good and just king who repents his past mistakes. With a name like Alonzo, baby can have the courage to choose between right and wrong without being led astray.
Alonzo Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Alonzo is currently #2159 on The Bump
Boy:Alonzo is currently #646 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Alonzo is currently #1080 in U.S. births
Boy:Alonzo is currently #375 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#1080
in 2023
- 119
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 333
WordSense Dictionary, Alonzo
Behind the Name, Alonzo, December 2022
Name Doctor, Alonzo
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