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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Enzo
Enzo is a name with roots in both German and Italian languages. In German, Enzo is a variant of Heinrich, which means ‘ruler of the household’ or ‘estate ruler.’ Enzo is a short form of Vincenzo in Italian, which means ‘conquering’ or ‘victorious.’
Enzo can be traced back to the eighth century when the kings were given names derived from Heinz. Eventually, Heinz’s original name was shortened in English to “Henry.” The Italian variation of “Henry” or “Heinrich” is “Enzo,” which the Italians adopted as their own.
Enzo has become a commonly used short form for Italian names like Lorenzo, Vincenzo, Innocenzo, and Fiorenzo. While many believe that the name originated from Italy, there are also possibilities that it may have German roots, derived from the name “Anzo.” In the United States alone, this name has several variations. For example, Fiorenzo, Haimarīks, Haimerich, Haimirich, Heinz, Heimerich, Hemirih, Innocenzo, Lorenzo, or Vincenzo.
Enzo is a popular name in France and Italy, as well as in Latin America and Spain, where it holds the fifth rank in popularity. Over the past two decades, its popularity has also steadily increased in the United States. In 2007, the name was listed among the top 100 names given to boys in both the US and Great Britain. Additionally, in 1990, it was listed among the top 50 most popular boy names in the US.
Italians commonly use nicknames such as Enzino or Enzuccio to call the baby boys Enzo. You can also call your little one Enni, Zozo, Zo, and Zoey.
The most popular fictional characters with the name Enzo include Enzo Aguello, the baker from Sicily, played by Gabriele Torrei in The Godfather, directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Another character was Enzo St. John, a minor antagonist in the famous teen TV series, The Vampire Diaries.
The widespread popularity of the name Enzo can be credited to the royals of Germany, and notably the Italians with a rich history.
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Famous People With The Name Enzo
- Enzo FerrariItalian motor racing driver and founder of Scuderia Ferrari Grand Prix Motor Racing team and the Ferrari Automobile Marque
- Enzo BearzotItalian professional football player and manager who led the team to 1982 FIFA World Cup victory
- Enzo SciottiItalian artist and illustrator known for illustrating more than 3000 movie posters
- Enzo ZidaneFrench professional footballer who played for the youth academy of Real Madrid
- Enzo StuartiItalian American tenor and Broadway musical theater performer
Enzo On The Popularity Chart
Social Security Administration statistics show Enzo’s popularity has been rising steadily over the past two decades.
Popularity Over Time
Enzo has become a popular name beyond ethnic, linguistic, and national boundaries because of its edgy feel. This name peaked in the United States around the years 2015-2018 with almost around 2500 babies per million having it.
Source: Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
From 2003-2018, the ranking of the name Enzo has been improving every year. Check out this graphic representation to gauge its ranking through the past few years.
Source: Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Enzo
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Names With Similar Meaning As Enzo
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Name Numerology For Enzo
