Alphons
Meaning of Alphons
Alphons is a male name with its origins in German and Dutch. This name is pronounced as AHL-fons (/ˈal.fɔns/) in both German and Dutch, while in English it is pronounced as AL-fuhns (/ˈælfənz/). A variation of this name is Alphonse. In terms of popularity, the data for newborns in the United States of America shows that Alphons was given to 5 babies in 1938, ranking at 3535. It experienced some fluctuations over the years, with a peak rank of 963 in 1891. The name Alphons carries an air of strength and dignity, making it a timeless choice for parents seeking an elegant and distinctive name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as AHL-fons (/ˈal.fɔns/)
Dutch
- Pronunced as AHL-fons (/ˈɑlfɔns/)
English
- Pronunced as AL-fuhns (/ˈælfənz/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Alphons
| Alphons Diepenbrock - Alphonsus Johannes Maria Diepenbrock was a Dutch composer, essayist, and classicist. |
| Alphons Czibulka was a versatile Austro-Hungarian military bandmaster, composer, pianist, and conductor. |
| Alphons Maximilian Pfyffer von Altishofen was a Swiss architect, hotelier, and military Chief of Staff known for building the Grand Hotel National and hiring César Ritz to manage it. |
| Alphons Magg, a Swiss sculptor, participated in the sculpture event at the 1936 Summer Olympics. |
