Alfonse
Pronunciation: [ ALF-ahns ]
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Alfonse first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 366 babies have been named Alfonse in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Alfonse is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #42,346 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #42,346
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Alfonse
Alfonse is a boy name .
Alfonse is currently ranked #42,346 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Alfonse include Alf, Alfo, Alfoy, Alfoie, Nse, Nsey, Aly, Alie, and Alfkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Alfonse include Alfonso, Alfonzo . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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