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Enzo
BoyItalian, Germanic· “short form of Lorenzo or Vincenzo”
- Meaning
- short form of Lorenzo or Vincenzo
- Origin
- Italian, Germanic
- Pronunciation
- EN-zoh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #72
- US babies 2025
- 4,556
- Best rank
- #72 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2024
Meaning and origin of Enzo
Enzo is an Italian and Germanic name that is usually said to mean “short form of Lorenzo or Vincenzo”.
Enzo is an Italian name that often began as a short form of Lorenzo or Vincenzo. It may also come from a medieval Italian form of the Germanic name Heinz, itself a form of Henry. Enzo Ferrari, founder of the famous car company, gave the name a sleek, sporty image. Enzo has become popular in France, Italy and beyond. It feels stylish and energetic, with a short, punchy sound. It works well as a standalone name.
Popularity over time
Enzo first appears in US Social Security records in 1915. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 23 different years, starting in 2003. Its best national rank was #72 in 2025, and the most babies received it in 2024, when 4,560 were named Enzo. In 2025, 4,556 babies were named Enzo, and it ranked #72 nationally. That is 336% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #3,030 in 1920, #3,844 in 1950, #5,108 in 1980, #1,209 in 2000, #446 in 2010, and #72 in 2025. Of the 34,952 US boys named Enzo since records began, 60% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 10,554 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Silas, Atlas, Everett, Brooks, and Theo.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Enzo ranked highest in Florida, Nevada, and Hawaii.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | #19 | 542 |
| Nevada | #25 | 69 |
| Hawaii | #37 | 18 |
| Connecticut | #41 | 71 |
| California | #42 | 743 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Enzo is usually pronounced EN-zoh, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with E and ends in “-zo”.
Middle names for Enzo
A few middle names that flow with Enzo: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Enzo
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Enzo mean?
Enzo is an Italian and Germanic name that is usually said to mean “short form of Lorenzo or Vincenzo”.
What is the origin of the name Enzo?
Enzo has Italian and Germanic roots. Enzo is an Italian name that often began as a short form of Lorenzo or Vincenzo.
Is Enzo a popular name?
Yes. Enzo ranked #72 in the US in 2025, which makes it one of the 100 most popular names.
Is Enzo a boy or girl name?
Enzo is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Enzo?
Enzo is usually pronounced EN-zoh. 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