Alfredo
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Alfredo is an Old English name meaning “elf-counsel”. It is a uncommon name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 99.94% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Alfredo
Alfredo is a name of Spanish origin that corresponds to the Old English compound Aelfraed. It integrates the elements aelf, signifying 'elf' or 'supernatural being', and raed, denoting 'counsel'. The structure suggests the traditional interpretation of 'elf-counsel', which evolved through Germanic linguistic traditions before becoming firmly integrated into Iberian naming conventions.
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Gender Usage of the Name Alfredo
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Alfredo is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 99.94% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Alfredo
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Alfredo is listed under Uncommon Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in United States.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 1 in every 6.5K births |
| United Kingdom | Uncommon | 1 in every 427K births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 205K births |
| Australia | Uncommon | 1 in every 2.37M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Alfredo ranked #1,596 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #1,552 in 2024 — a drop of 44 places. Alfredo shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.
Historically, its best recorded position was #306 in 1910. Its lowest recorded position was #1,596 in 2025. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -156 places (from #1,440 to #1,596).
Name StyleMethodology
Alfredo is classified as Timeless Boy Names because it appears across 100% of recorded years, averages 463 births per year over its full timeline, and still averages 303 births per year recently.Characteristics of the Name Alfredo
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 3 syllables — Three-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 7 letters — Long Boy Names
- Starts with
- A — Boy Names Starting with A
- Ends with
- o — Boy Names Ending in “o”
Name AestheticMethodology
Alfredo contains three syllables ending in an open vowel, creating a rhythmic and deliberate flow. It is recognized globally as the name of the classic pasta dish associated with the restaurateur Alfredo Di Lelio. This cultural link gives the name an Elegant & Timeless aesthetic.
Middle Names For Alfredo
Middle names used with AlfredoMethodology
Alfredo is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Alfredo Jose · Alfredo Antonio · Alfredo Enrique · Alfredo Ernesto · Alfredo ManuelView all 98 boy middle names.
- Total 173 middle names used with Alfredo
- 7 girl middle names used with Alfredo
- 59 unisex middle names used with Alfredo
Middle name suggestions for AlfredoMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Alfredo is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “a”.
Examples: Alfredo Allen · Alfredo Allan · Alfredo Alvin · Alfredo Asher · Alfredo Anson. View all 74 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Alfredo
Sound Like Alfredo Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Alfred · Alford · Alverto · View all 5 names
Spelled Like Alfredo Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Alfred
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Anthony · Andrew · Alexander · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Alfredo Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Joe · Leo · Antonio · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Isaiah · Alfonso · Abdullah · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Alfredo”
Dictionary Meaning of "Alfredo"Methodology
a male given name from Spanish
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How to Spell Alfredo in ASL
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