Alphonse Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Alphonse Name at a Glance

Name	Alphonse
Meaning	Ready for a fight. Common in Spain since the 7th century. Famous bearer: Gangster Al Capone's name was Alphonse.
Origin	German
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Alphonse Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Alphonse means “Ready for a fight. Common in Spain since the 7th century. Famous bearer: Gangster Al Capone's name was Alphonse”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Alphonse Name Origin

Our database records Alphonse under German origin. Browse more German baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Alphonse a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Alphonse is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Alphonse

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