Gonzalo

Gonzalo is a boy's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 122 boys in the United States.

Gonzalo at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Gonzalo

Gonzalo belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Gonzalo first appears in Social Security records in 1902. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #695 in 2000, and in 2024 122 babies received the name — 10,879 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Gonzalo in US records

First recorded (US)
1902
Best US rank
#695 in 2000
Peak year
2000
Babies named Gonzalo in 2024
122
Total since 1880
10,879

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Gonzalo mean?

The meaning of Gonzalo is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Gonzalo a boy or girl name?

Gonzalo is a boy name. In 2024, 122 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Gonzalo?

Gonzalo comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Gonzalo?

Gonzalo first appears in US records in 1902. Its best-ever ranking was #695 in 2000, and 122 babies were given the name in 2024.

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