Alfonso

Meaning of Alfonso

This name means 'noble and ready' or 'eager for battle'. It suggests someone who is both high-minded and prepared for action.

Alfonso has Germanic roots — browse every Germanic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Alfonso

After ranking as high as #490 in 2000, Alfonso has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Alfonso

• Alfonso Cuarón
  Acclaimed Mexican film director
• Alfonso Ribeiro
  Actor and television host
• Alfonso Soriano
  Dominican former baseball player
• Alfonso XII of Spain
  King of Spain
• Alfonso L. Smith
  American politician and judge

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Questions about the name Alfonso

What does the name Alfonso mean?

Alfonso means this name means 'noble and ready' or 'eager for battle'. it suggests someone who is both high-minded and prepared for action, and it comes from Germanic origins.

Is Alfonso a boy's or a girl's name?

Alfonso is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Alfonso?

Alfonso did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Alfonso most popular?

Alfonso peaked at #490 in 2000.