Noble and ready
Derived from the Germanic name Adalfuns, it combines the elements 'adal' meaning noble and 'funs' meaning ready or prompt. It was a traditional name among Spanish and Portuguese royalty for centuries before entering the English-speaking world.
Less common today
Alphonso isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #809 in 1990.
U.S. Attorney General and father of President William Howard Taft
Professional soccer player for Bayern Munich
Two-time EuroLeague Top Scorer
Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. · Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
