Enzo Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated June 7, 2024
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Fact: Famous Enzos include Enzo Ferrari, the founder of the Ferrari car company.

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A Deep Dive

Enzo Overview

Meaning

Ruler of the household

Gender

Boy

Origin

Italian

Etymology

Derived from the Germanic name “Heinz,” a diminutive of Henry, meaning “ruler of the home.” It is also considered a diminutive of the Italian name “Vincenzo” or “Lorenzo.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈɛn.zoʊ/

Popularity

Enzo is a popular name in several European countries, particularly in Italy, France, and Spain. Recently, Enzo has been rising in popularity in the USA, ranking within the top 200 names for boys.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

4 letters

Numerology

6 (Nurturing, Responsible, Balanced)

Name Styles

Exotic, Short, Cool

Associated Traits

Charismatic, energetic, intelligent, creative

Name Day

November 13th
A Deep Dive

Enzo Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Lorenzo, Vincenzo, Enrico, Ennio, Enzino, Enziano, Enzio, Enzolo

Common Nicknames

Enzy, Enni, Enzoletto, Enzino, Enzito

Diminutives

Zo, Enz, En, Zee, Nino

Famous People

  • Enzo Ferrari
    (Italian Entrepreneur)
  • Enzo Francescoli
    (Uruguayan Footballer)
  • Enzo Zidane
    (French Footballer)
  • Enzo Amore
    (American Wrestler)
  • Enzo Scifo
    (Belgian Footballer)
  • Enzo Staiola
    (Italian Actor)
  • Enzo Avitabile
    (Italian Musician)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Enzo St. John
    ("The Vampire Diaries," TV Series)
  • "Enzo Ferrari"
    (Film)
  • Enzo
    ("The Art of Racing in the Rain," Novel)
  • Enzo Matrix
    ("ReBoot," TV Series)
  • "Enzo"
    (Song by DJ Snake)
  • Enzo Macleod
    ("The Enzo Files," Novel Series)

What Is the Meaning of Enzo?

Enzo means “ruler of the household.” This name frequently symbolizes an individual who is confident and determined, embodying leadership qualities and a drive for success.

What Is the Origin of The Name Enzo?

Enzo has Italian origins and is derived from the German name Heinz, which is a diminutive of Heinrich (Henry). It is also considered a short form of names like Lorenzo and Vincenzo in Italian. The name has been popular in Italy and other European countries and has gained recognition in English-speaking countries in recent years.

Enzo Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Enzo in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#1402021#1212022#902023
Top 3 Rankings#902023#1212022#1402021

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Enzo

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
202390
(+31 from 2022)
3796
(+710 from 2022)
0.20730
2022121
(+19 from 2021)
3086
(+361 from 2021)
0.16476
2021140
(+33 from 2020)
2725
(+507 from 2020)
0.14544
2020173
(+46 from 2019)
2218
(+505 from 2019)
0.11991
2019219
(+8 from 2018)
1713
(+54 from 2018)
0.08914
2018227
(+30 from 2017)
1659
(+230 from 2017)
0.08535
2017257
(+51 from 2016)
1429
(+277 from 2016)
0.07220
2016308
(+22 from 2015)
1152
(+107 from 2015)
0.05687
2015330
(+40 from 2014)
1045
(+195 from 2014)
0.05111
2014370
(+40 from 2013)
850
(+132 from 2013)
0.04148
2013410
(+8 from 2012)
718
(+38 from 2012)
0.03553
2012418
(-15 from 2011)
680
(-26 from 2011)
0.03351
2011403
(+43 from 2010)
706
(+104 from 2010)
0.03475
2010446
(+147 from 2009)
602
(+162 from 2009)
0.02930
2009593
(+14 from 2008)
440
(+28 from 2008)
0.02075
2008607
(+49 from 2007)
412
(+47 from 2007)
0.01890
2007656
(+81 from 2006)
365
(+76 from 2006)
0.01648
2006737
(+13 from 2005)
289
(+22 from 2005)
0.01318
2005750
(+50 from 2004)
267
(+42 from 2004)
0.01255
2004800
(+71 from 2003)
225
(+28 from 2003)
0.01065
2003871
(+181 from 2002)
197
(+52 from 2002)
0.00938
20021052
(+108 from 2001)
145
(+26 from 2001)
0.00702
20011160
(+47 from 2000)
119
(+7 from 2000)
0.00575
20001207
(+448 from 1999)
112
(+48 from 1999)
0.00536
19991655
(-13 from 1998)
64
(+1 from 1998)
0.00314
19981642
(+111 from 1997)
63
(+8 from 1997)
0.00311
19971753
(+294 from 1996)
55
(+13 from 1996)
0.00275
19962047
(+252 from 1995)
42
(+8 from 1995)
0.00210
19952299
(+1027 from 1994)
34
(+14 from 1994)
0.00169
19943326
(-185 from 1993)
20
(-1 from 1993)
0.00098
19933141
(-609 from 1992)
21
(-7 from 1992)
0.00102
19922532
(+2227 from 1991)
28
(+17 from 1991)
0.00133
19914759
(-1701 from 1990)
11
(-9 from 1990)
0.00052
19903058
(-642 from 1989)
20
(-7 from 1989)
0.00093
19892416
(+1105 from 1988)
27
(+13 from 1988)
0.00129
19883521
(+717 from 1987)
14
(+4 from 1987)
0.00070
19874238
(-356 from 1986)
10
(-1 from 1986)
0.00051
19863882
(+450 from 1985)
11
(+2 from 1985)
0.00057
19854332
(-1063 from 1984)
9
(-4 from 1984)
0.00047
19843269
(+2214 from 1983)
13
(+7 from 1983)
0.00069
19835483
(-890 from 1982)
6
(-2 from 1982)
0.00032
19824593
(-85 from 1981)
8
No change from 1981
0.00042
19814508
(+433 from 1980)
8
(+1 from 1980)
0.00043
19804941
(-538 from 1979)
7
(-1 from 1979)
0.00038
19794403
(-1003 from 1978)
8
(-3 from 1978)
0.00045
19783400
(-492 from 1977)
11
(-3 from 1977)
0.00064
19772908
(+355 from 1976)
14
(+3 from 1976)
0.00082
19763263
(-813 from 1975)
11
(-6 from 1975)
0.00067
19752450
(+8 from 1974)
17
(+1 from 1974)
0.00105
19742458
(+399 from 1973)
16
(+4 from 1973)
0.00098
19732857
(-197 from 1972)
12
(-1 from 1972)
0.00074
19722660
(-876 from 1971)
13
(-12 from 1971)
0.00078
19711784
(+509 from 1970)
25
(+9 from 1970)
0.00138
19702293
(+256 from 1969)
16
(+4 from 1969)
0.00084
19692549
(+26 from 1968)
12
(+1 from 1968)
0.00066
19682575
(+1393 from 1967)
11
(+6 from 1967)
0.00062
19673968
(-2212 from 1966)
5
(-14 from 1966)
0.00028
19661756
(+1847 from 1964)
19
(+13 from 1964)
0.00105
19650
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19643603
(+43 from 1963)
6
No change from 1963
0.00030
19633646
(-799 from 1962)
6
(-3 from 1962)
0.00029
19622847
(+53 from 1961)
9
No change from 1961
0.00043
19612900
(+1141 from 1960)
9
(+4 from 1960)
0.00042
19604041
(-95 from 1958)
5
No change from 1958
0.00023
19590
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19583946
(-6 from 1956)
5
No change from 1956
0.00023
19570
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19563940
(-260 from 1950)
5
No change from 1950
0.00023
19550
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19540
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19530
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19520
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19510
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19503680
(-131 from 1936)
5
No change from 1936
0.00027
19490
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19480
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19470
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19460
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19450
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19440
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19430
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19420
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19410
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19400
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19390
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19380
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19370
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19363549
(-457 from 1932)
5
(-2 from 1932)
0.00047
19350
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19340
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19330
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19323092
(-1249 from 1931)
7
(-9 from 1931)
0.00065
19311843
(+1446 from 1930)
16
(+9 from 1930)
0.00150
19303289
(-972 from 1929)
7
(-5 from 1929)
0.00062
19292317
(+1040 from 1928)
12
(+5 from 1928)
0.00108
19283357
(-949 from 1927)
7
(-5 from 1927)
0.00061
19272408
(-222 from 1926)
12
(-2 from 1926)
0.00103
19262186
(+569 from 1925)
14
(+4 from 1925)
0.00122
19252755
(+67 from 1924)
10
No change from 1924
0.00087
19242822
(-50 from 1923)
10
No change from 1923
0.00086
19232772
(+1099 from 1922)
10
(+4 from 1922)
0.00088
19223871
(-1369 from 1921)
6
(-6 from 1921)
0.00053
19212502
(+464 from 1920)
12
(+3 from 1920)
0.00105
19202966
(+1214 from 1918)
9
(+4 from 1918)
0.00082
19190
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19184180
(-788 from 1915)
5
(-1 from 1915)
0.00048
19170
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19160
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19153392
First SSA data recorded
6
First SSA data recorded
0.00068
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Enzo

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#992021#722022#562023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#652021#582022#322023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#1522021#1222022#842023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#932021#852022#732023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#1152021#1012022#972023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#992021#1112022#572023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#1052021#772022#692023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#1362021#1492022#1082023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#1112021#1162022#762023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#1432021#1132022#1282023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#2062021#1742022#1442023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#1952021#1482022#1542023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#1842021#2042022#1272023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#1742021#1492022#1022023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#1022021#1032022#1372023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#2862021#2142022#1342023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#1732021#1302022#1062023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#1382021#1392022#542023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#922021#1072022#742023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#902021#572022#502023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#1352021#1332022#752023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#2222021#2182022#1792023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#2532021#2002022#1302023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#2892021#2292022#1642023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#2442021#2502022#1912023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#2772021#1952022#1822023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#812021#1512022#632023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#1912021#1442022#1802023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#812021#322022#242023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#3382021#2552022#2092023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#2812021#2002022#3662023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1002021#1442022#1022023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#1082021#992022#552023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#1982021#2212022#1252023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2392021#1422022#1212023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#3492021#2162022#2042023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#2662021#3072022#2112023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#4492021#3572022#4042023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1002021#1372022#1222023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#2752021#2402022#2622023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2212021#1232022#2092023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1602021#1452022#1312023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3562021#2292022#2222023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2432018#1782022#1512023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2412021#2512022#2402023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2672017#1812022

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#4362021#5632023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2622016#1982021

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1622020#1832022

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1092023

Popularity Rankings for Enzo in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Galicia, Spain

Galicia, Spain flagGalicia, Spain#72020#62021#72022

Popularity in Spain

Spain flagSpain#122020#102021#112022

Popularity in Catalonia, Spain

Catalonia, Spain flagCatalonia, Spain#162020#182021#182022

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina flagArgentina#572014#592015#172023

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#482021#452022#282023

Popularity in Portugal

Portugal flagPortugal#562012#342019#352020

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#362020#422021#492022

Popularity in Basque Country, Spain

Basque Country, Spain flagBasque Country, Spain#422020#402021#472022

Popularity in Uruguay

Uruguay flagUruguay#672021#592022#462023

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#742020#632021#502022

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#572020#982021#942022

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#762020#672021#712022

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#1762021#1482022#852023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#1692021#2182022#882023

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#1572019#1422020#1342021

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#1812019#1852020#1512021

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3262021#1562022#2002023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#1722021#2922022#2142023

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#1762022#2112023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#4542021#3492022#1932023

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland flagIceland#3292021

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#3572020#3762022#3512023

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#4452018#4992022#4292023

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Enzo a Name for Boys or Girls?

Enzo is a fitting name for boys because of its bold and lively character, making it stand out as a strong male name.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Enzo

Enzo in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Enzo Ferrari (Entrepreneur, 1898–1988): An Italian motor racing driver and entrepreneur, founder of the Scuderia Ferrari Grand Prix motor racing team and subsequently of the Ferrari automobile marque.
  • Enzo Francescoli (Footballer, born 1961): A Uruguayan footballer known for his elegant playing style and contribution to the sport in South America and Europe.
  • Enzo Zidane (Footballer, born 1995): A French professional footballer, and son of the legendary footballer Zinedine Zidane.
  • Enzo Amore (Wrestler, born 1986): An American professional wrestler known for his charismatic persona and tenure in WWE.
  • Enzo Scifo (Footballer, born 1966): A Belgian football manager and former player who is widely regarded as one of Belgium's greatest football talents.
  • Enzo Staiola (Actor, born 1939): An Italian actor known for his childhood role in the classic film "Bicycle Thieves."
  • Enzo Avitabile (Musician, born 1955): An Italian saxophonist and singer-songwriter known for his contributions to world music and fusion genres.
  • Enzo St. John ("The Vampire Diaries," 2009 TV Series): A vampire with a tortured past and a complex relationship with the Salvatore brothers.
  • "Enzo Ferrari" (2003 Film): A biographical drama depicting the life of Enzo Ferrari, the founder of the iconic car brand Ferrari.
  • Enzo ("The Art of Racing in the Rain," 2008 Novel by Garth Stein): A philosophical dog who believes he will be reincarnated as a human and reflects on his life with his racecar-driving owner.
  • Enzo Matrix ("ReBoot," 1994 TV Series): A young sprite who grows up in the computer system Mainframe, eventually becoming a heroic protector.
  • "Enzo" (2019 Song by DJ Snake featuring Offset, 21 Savage, Gucci Mane, and Sheck Wes): A hip-hop track that showcases the luxurious lifestyle associated with the Ferrari Enzo.
  • Enzo Macleod ("The Enzo Files," 2006 Novel Series by Peter May): A former forensic scientist who solves cold cases in France using modern techniques.
  • Enzo ("Big Brother," 2000 TV Series): A contestant known for his strategic gameplay and memorable personality in the reality TV show.
  • Enzo Ferrari ("Ford v Ferrari," 2019 Film): Depicts the rivalry between Ford and Ferrari in the 1966 Le Mans race, with Enzo Ferrari as a central figure.
  • Enzo Cappellini ("Il Postino: The Postman," 1994 Film): A poet who befriends a postman, helping him understand the beauty of poetry and life.
  • Enzo ("L'Enfant," 2005 Film): A character in a Belgian film about a young couple struggling with parenthood and responsibility.
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