Alonzo

Rank 469th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Alonzo was 469th most popular baby name for boys and 961st most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 650 babies were named Alonzo in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 5,181 babies in the United States were named Alonzo. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.6% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Alonzo is around 37 to 38 years old.

The name "Alonzo" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Alonzo include Al and Lonzo.

Alonzo Meaning & Origin

Alonzo is a Spanish name, originally of Germanic origin, that means "ready for battle," suggesting traits of resilience, strength, and bravery.

The name Alonzo is described as dashing, charismatic and enigmatic.

Pronunciation

Alonzo is pronounced uh-lawn-zow in English. The name Alonzo has 6 letters and 3 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Alonzo

  • Alonzo, though not frequently used as a first name in many cultures, has gained popularity as a moniker for several fictional characters in literature and film, including Alonzo Harris from the movie "Training Day".

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Geography

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