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Alfons

Derived from the Old French words meaning 'north town,' this name signifies a person who serves as a steady compass for those around them, embodying a grounded and dependable nature.

Key Stats

Total births441
GenderMale (12% / 88%)
Peak year1919
Peak generationG.I. Gen
First recorded1913
Most recent1928
Syllables2
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

TX — 60%PA — 30%OH — 10%AK — 0%ND — 0%

Notable People

Norville 'Shaggy' Rogers (Scooby-Doo character) · Norville Barnes (The Hudsucker Proxy protagonist) · Norville Carey (Professional basketball player) · Norville Lee (Olympic gold medalist in boxing) · Norville Lindsay (Jazz clarinetist and musician)

Nicknames & Diminutives

NorrieNorryVille

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