Gonzalo
How to say it: gahn-ZAH-loh · /ɡɑːnˈzɑːloʊ/
Spanish form of Gundisalvus; from Germanic 'gund' (war/battle) + 'salv' (safe); meaning 'battle-safe' or 'saved in battle'.
Gonzalo was the 1,228th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 127 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 25% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,225 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,228 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 127 |
| Share of births | 1 in 26,105 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −25% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,225 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,436 among boys’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Popular through earlier years, Gonzalo crested in the 2000s. Still near that crest, it is expected to edge upward again shortly.
What goes with it
Warm and rolling with soft breathy edges, Gonzalo sounds strong and resonant. Diego matches its rhythm well.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Gonzalo is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, German, Spanish.
In France: #2,436 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Gonzalo
- Gonzalo Higuaín (born 1987)Argentine association football player
- Gonzalo Montiel (born 1997)Argentinian association football player
- Gonzalo Castro (born 1987)German footballer
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