Afonso Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationah-FON-so / əˈfɒn.soʊ

Portuguese; Spanish; Germanic

Meaning

noble and ready (Portuguese); noble (Spanish); noble (Germanic)

Historical & Cultural Background

Afonso is a name of Portuguese origin, derived from the Germanic elements 'adal' meaning noble and 'funs' meaning ready. It has been borne by several kings of Portugal, contributing to its prominence in Portuguese culture. In Spanish, Afonso is often associated with the same noble roots, reflecting the shared heritage of the Iberian Peninsula. The name has also been adopted in various forms across Europe, particularly in regions influenced by Germanic languages.

Similar Names

—

Variants

  • Alfonso
  • Afonso
  • Alfons

International Variants

  • Alfonso (Spanish)
  • Afonso (Portuguese)
  • Alfons (Dutch)

Famous people named Afonso

Afonso I — King of Portugal.

Afonso II — King of Portugal.

Afonso III — King of Portugal.

Fictional characters named Afonso

Afonso — The Last Kingdom.

Sibling Suggestions

AlfredAlbertoAndréAntonioAugustoArturAdriano

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Afonso was first seen in the United States in 2006. Afonso has ranked as high as #1378 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Afonso has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Afonso

No state data available for this year.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20065
20195