| Meaning | noble, ready for battle |
| Origin | German, Spanish |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | A-lon-so |
About Alonso
This name radiates confidence and classic appeal, having served distinguished individuals across centuries and continents. Alonso combines familiarity with distinction—most people recognize it as a proper name, yet it remains refreshingly uncommon in contemporary settings. The name's three syllables roll smoothly off the tongue, creating a sense of completeness and substance. Parents selecting Alonso often appreciate its European flair and historical pedigree while valuing its perfect functionality in modern American life. It suggests someone cultured and accomplished without implying pretension or exclusivity. Alonso works equally well for a energetic child as for a future professional, maintaining dignity across all contexts. The name offers built-in nickname options while standing strong on its own, giving your son flexibility in how he presents himself throughout different life phases.
Nicknames for Alonso
| Al |
| Lon |
| Lonnie |
| Alo |
Famous People Named Alonso
| Alonso de Ojeda | Spanish explorer |
| Alonso Pérez de Guzmán | Spanish nobleman |
| Alonso Duralde | American film critic |
| Alonso Cano | Spanish painter and sculptor |
| Alonso Martínez | Spanish politician |
| Alonso de Ercilla | Spanish poet |
| Alonso Alvarez de Pineda | Spanish explorer |
| Alonso del Arco | Peruvian footballer |
| Alonso Mudarra | Spanish composer |
| Alonso Sánchez Coello | Spanish painter |
| Alonso de Benavides | Spanish Franciscan missionary |
| Alonso de Salazar | Spanish explorer |
| Alonso de Córdova | Chilean actor |
| Alonso Lujambio | Mexican politician |
| Alonso de Contreras | Spanish soldier and writer |
| Alonso Manso | Spanish composer |
| Alonso García de Ramón | Spanish poet |
| Alonso de Ercilla y Zúñiga | Spanish nobleman and poet |
| Alonso Álvarez de Toledo | Spanish military leader |
Characters Named Alonso
| Alonso Quixano | Don Quixote |
| Alonso Harris | Training Day |
| Alonso Mateo | House of Cards |
| Alonso Santorini | Atlantis - The Lost Empire |
| Alonso Brannigan | Battlestar Galactica |
| Alonso Gutierrez | Friday Night Lights |
| Alonso Ruiz Palacios | Elite |
| Alonso Granados | La Reina del Sur |
| Alonso Lares | The Bold and the Beautiful |
| Alonso Navarro | The Good Doctor |
| Alonso Mosley | The Wire |
| Alonso Mathus | Merlin |
| Alonso Crespo | Jane the Virgin |
| Alonso Bernaldez | The Last Kingdom |
| Alonso Gutiérrez | Money Heist |