Alfons
Pronunciation: [ AHLF-ohnz ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Alfons first appeared in US Social Security records in 1957.
Over 33 babies have been named Alfons in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Alfons is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #27,726 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #27,726
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
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Middle Name Ideas
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Latin terra origin
"earthly"
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Greek via Turkish/Persian origin
"Defender of men; protector of people"
#27,653 in US
Latin lavendula from lavare origin
"lavender plant, one who washes"
#27,894 in US
Zulu origin
"be happy, rejoice, celebrate"
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Hebrew origin
"Encircled; a place of refuge"
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Sanskrit origin
"eminent, brilliant"
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Old English origin
"small cup or hollow; topographic surname"
#27,684 in US
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About the Name Alfons
Alfons is a boy name .
Alfons is currently ranked #27,726 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Alfons include Alf, Aly, Alfie, and Alfoie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Alfons include Alfonso, Alfonzo . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis