Enzo
Meaning: Home ruler, ruler of the estate
Origin: Italian/Germanic
Gender: Unisex
Rank in France: #84
Total births: 117,010
History: Italian diminutive meaning ruler of the home. Enzo became a phenomenon in France in the 2000s, reaching number one — remarkable for a name with no French tradition. Enzo Ferrari's racing legacy resonates deeply in car-loving France. It symbolizes the Italian cultural influence on French naming.
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| Current rank (2021) | #34 |
| Babies named Enzo in 2021 | 1,503 |
| Total recorded in France | 116,966 |
| Peak year | 2005 (8,854 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #1 |
| Years in records | 1923–2021 (85 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 18 spots |
Frequently asked about Enzo
What does the name Enzo mean?
Enzo means “Home ruler, ruler of the estate” from Italian/Germanic roots.
What is the origin of the name Enzo?
Enzo has Italian/Germanic origin. The traditional meaning is “Home ruler, ruler of the estate”.
How popular is Enzo in France?
Enzo ranked #34 in France in 2021 — given to 1,503 babies that year.
When was Enzo most popular?
Enzo peaked in 2005 with 8,854 babies registered that year in France.
Is Enzo a boy or girl name?
Enzo is predominantly a boys' name in France — over 90% of Enzos in registered births are male.
Is the name Enzo rising or falling in popularity?
Enzo has fallen 18 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in France — from #16 in 2016 to #34 in 2021.
How long has Enzo been recorded in France?
Enzo appears in birth records in France across 85 years — from 1923 through 2021.