Gonzalo
Gonzalo is a boy's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Saved from battle, safe in war, or battle genius.
Origin and history
Gonzalo is a traditional Spanish male name of Germanic Visigothic origin, derived from elements meaning 'battle' or 'fight'. It has a long history of royal and aristocratic use in medieval Spain and remains culturally significant. In the United States, it maintains steady usage as a classic Hispanic heritage name.
Popularity in the United States
11,010 babies in the United States have been named Gonzalo since 1880. It ranks #1133 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1227.
States where it is most popular
- CA (43.9 %)
- TX (36.4 %)
- FL (4.5 %)
- IL (4 %)
- NY (3.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 10 |
| 1910-1920 | 125 |
| 1920-1930 | 408 |
| 1930-1940 | 441 |
| 1940-1950 | 433 |
| 1950-1960 | 585 |
| 1960-1970 | 663 |
| 1970-1980 | 918 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,298 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,876 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,091 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,412 |
| 2020-2029 | 750 |
Famous people named Gonzalo
- Gonzalo Higuaín: Athlete, Soccer Player
- Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba: Military Leader
Nicknames
Gonzo, Gonzi
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Germanic Visigothic name Gundisalv, combining roots for battle and elf or safe.
- Gonzalo is an honest, elderly courtier in William Shakespeare's famous play The Tempest.