Alonso

Meaning of Alonso

This name means 'noble and ready' or 'noble wolf'. It suggests someone who is both of high social standing and prepared for action.

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

Popularity of Alonso

Alonso has cooled off, slipping to #785 in 2025, down from a peak of #623 in 2002.

Notable people named Alonso

• Alonso Pérez de Guzmán, 7th Duke of Medina Sidonia
  Spanish nobleman, Armada commander
• Alonso Mateo
  Fashionable child influencer
• Alonso Quijano
  Fictional knight, Don Quixote
• Alonso de Ojeda
  Spanish explorer, cartographer
• Alonso Edwards
  American football player

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Questions about the name Alonso

What does the name Alonso mean?

Alonso means this name means 'noble and ready' or 'noble wolf'. it suggests someone who is both of high social standing and prepared for action, and it comes from Germanic origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Alonso?

In 2025, Alonso ranked #785 for boys, down from #772 the year before.

When was Alonso most popular?

Alonso peaked at #623 in 2002.