Meaning: Noble and ready
The story
Alonso is a Spanish form of Alfonso. The older Gothic name is usually interpreted as noble and ready, although some early spellings leave parts of its history open to debate.
Spellings & variants
- Alfonso
- Alphonse
- Afonso
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
Similar position in the latest US rankings
Style
Origins
Alonso comes from Spanish.
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