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Alfredo
BoyItalian, Spanish· “elf counsel”
- Meaning
- elf counsel
- Origin
- Italian, Spanish
- Pronunciation
- al-FRAY-doh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #820
- US babies 2025
- 301
- Best rank
- #266 (1980)
- Peak year
- 1993
Meaning and origin of Alfredo
Alfredo is an Italian and Spanish name that means “elf counsel”.
Alfredo is the Italian, Spanish and Portuguese form of Alfred, from the Old English Ælfræd, made up of ælf, "elf", and ræd, "counsel", so it means "elf counsel" or "wise counsel from the elves". Alfred the Great, a ninth-century king of Wessex, made the name famous in England, and it spread to southern Europe in the nineteenth century. Fettuccine Alfredo takes its name from Alfredo di Lelio, a Roman restaurateur. The name is also borne by Alfredo, the hero of Verdi's opera La Traviata. It sounds warm and musical. Fredo and Alfie are possible nicknames.
Popularity over time
Alfredo first appears in US Social Security records in 1887. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 136 different years, starting in 1887. Its best national rank was #266 in 1980, and the most babies received it in 1993, when 1,080 were named Alfredo. In 2025, 301 babies were named Alfredo, and it ranked #820 nationally. That is 36% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #600 in 1920, #379 in 1950, #266 in 1980, #301 in 2000, #461 in 2010, and #820 in 2025. Of the 57,075 US boys named Alfredo since records began, 18% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 8,953 babies. Since 2010, 7,041 more have been named Alfredo.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Desmond, Deandre, Branden, Kody, and Salvador.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Alfredo ranked highest in Arizona, California, and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | #343 | 22 |
| California | #412 | 80 |
| Texas | #450 | 75 |
| Illinois | #606 | 15 |
| Oregon | #609 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Alfredo is usually pronounced al-FRAY-doh, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with A and ends in “-do”.
Middle names for Alfredo
A few middle names that flow with Alfredo: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Alfredo
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alfredo mean?
Alfredo is an Italian and Spanish name that means “elf counsel”.
What is the origin of the name Alfredo?
Alfredo has Italian, Spanish, and Old English roots. Alfredo is the Italian, Spanish and Portuguese form of Alfred, from the Old English Ælfræd, made up of ælf, "elf", and ræd, "counsel", so it means "elf counsel" or "wise counsel from the elves".
Is Alfredo a popular name?
Yes. Alfredo ranked #820 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Alfredo a boy or girl name?
Alfredo is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Alfredo?
Alfredo is usually pronounced al-FRAY-doh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings