Rizzo

Q: Is Rizzo a boy or girl name?

Rizzo is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #12542, and as a girl name it ranks #39419.

Q: How popular is the name Rizzo?

Rizzo is ranked #12542 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ r-IHZ-oh ]

Boy Name #12,542 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Rizzo is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced r-IHZ-oh.

Parents who love the name Rizzo often also consider Esquire, Jerud, Binu .

Popularity Over Time

#12,542

Current Rank

New Entry Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #12,542
Total SSA Count: 8

Nicknames

Riz Riy Rizie

Middle Name Ideas

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Rizzo Diego

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Rizzo Angel

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Rizzo Jayden

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Rizzo Bennett

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Rizzo Andrew

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Rizzo Adriel

Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
Rizzo Charles

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Rizzo Dominic

Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
Rizzo Brooks

Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
Rizzo Damian

Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo

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Also a Girl Name

Rizzo is also used as a girl name, ranked #39419.

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Similar Names

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rizzo

Is Rizzo a boy or girl name?

Rizzo is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #12542. As a girl name, it is ranked #39419. Rizzo is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Rizzo?

Rizzo is pronounced r-IHZ-oh.

How popular is the name Rizzo?

Rizzo is currently ranked #12542 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Rizzo?

Common nicknames for Rizzo include Riz, Riy, and Rizie.

Is Rizzo a common or rare name?

Rizzo is an uncommon name, ranked #12542 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Rizzo

Rizzo is a boy name .

Is Rizzo a boy or girl name? Rizzo is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #12,542 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #39,419. Rizzo is more commonly used as a boy name.

Rizzo is currently ranked #12,542 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Rizzo include Riz, Riy, and Rizie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.