Gonzalo
Spanish · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Gonzalo
Gonzalo derives from the Germanic name Gonzalvo, composed of "gund" (battle) and "salva" (hall), meaning "battle hall" or "hall of battle." The name is primarily used in Spanish-speaking cultures and has deep roots in medieval Iberia, notably borne by Saint Gonzalo of Amarante and various Spanish conquistadors and nobility throughout history.
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Etymology
Gonzalo derives from the Germanic name Gonzalvo, composed of "gund" (battle) and "salva" (hall), meaning "battle hall" or "hall of battle." The name is primarily used in Spanish-speaking cultures and has deep roots in medieval Iberia, notably borne by Saint Gonzalo of Amarante and various Spanish conquistadors and nobility throughout history.
Gonzalo currently ranks #1,423 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2000.
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