Enzo
Enzo first appears in US records in 1915. It peaked in 2024, when 4,560 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 4,556.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Enzo popular?
Near its peak Enzo is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2024.
| 2020s | 20,965 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10,554 | |
| 2000s | 2,572 | |
| 1990s | 358 | |
| 1980s | 115 | |
| 1970s | 143 | |
| 1960s | 82 | |
| 1950s | 15 | |
| 1930s | 35 | |
| 1920s | 102 | |
| 1910s | 11 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Enzo mean?
Origin debated. Commonly explained as an Italian form of Germanic Heinz/Heinrich (Henry), from 'heim' ('home') and 'ric' ('ruler'), i.e. 'home ruler'. It is also widely used as a short form of Italian names ending in '-enzo' such as Lorenzo and Vincenzo. A derivation from Germanic Anzo has also been proposed.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Enzo mean?
Enzo means Debated; home-ruler or '-enzo' short form. Origin debated. Commonly explained as an Italian form of Germanic Heinz/Heinrich (Henry), from 'heim' ('home') and 'ric' ('ruler'), i.e. 'home ruler'. It is also widely used as a short form of Italian names ending in '-enzo' such as Lorenzo and Vincenzo. A derivation from Germanic Anzo has also been proposed.
What is the origin of the name Enzo?
Enzo is of italian origin.
How do you pronounce Enzo?
Enzo is pronounced “EN-tsoh.”
Is Enzo a boy or a girl name?
Enzo is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Enzo a popular name right now?
Enzo is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2024.
How popular is the name Enzo?
In 2025, Enzo ranked #72 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Enzo most popular?
Enzo was most popular in 2024, when about 4,560 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Enzo?
Names similar to Enzo include Leonardo, Giovanni, Lorenzo, Matteo, Alessandro.
What names go well with Enzo?
italian names that pair well with Enzo include Luca, Gianna, Aria, Aurora, Beatrice.