Ildefonso
4 syllables
♂ Male ◎ Spanish ◈ 4 syllables
"Defender of God's peace. | Formal: Protector of divine tranquility."

From Spanish

The name Ildefonso has roots in Germanic via Spanish and is generally associated with the meaning ready for battle. Read more about the origin of this name below ↓

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Ildefonso at a glance
MeaningDefender of God's peace. | Formal: Protector of divine tranquility.
OriginSpanish
GenderMale
Syllables4
NumerologyLife Path 9
US Rank (today)#13067
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Origin & history of Ildefonso
1
Spanish roots
The name Ildefonso has roots in Germanic via Spanish and is generally associated with the meaning ready for battle. It is used as a personal name in modern naming contexts and may carry cultural, religious, literary, historical, occupational, or nature-based associations depending on its background. Because Ildefonso is a documented name form, its meaning can be explained through its established linguistic root rather than through guesswork. As a name choice, Ildefonso often feels distinctive while still carrying a recognizable historical or cultural connection.
2
Root name
The root form of Ildefonso is Ildefonso — meaning Defender of God's peace. | Formal: Protector of divine tranquility..
3
Modern usage
Ildefonso remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Ildefonso?
1976 peak year
The name Ildefonso reached its peak in 1976, with 16 registrations (ranked #2645). It had been quietly building for over half a century before that, first appearing in records in 1917. Since the peak, the name has eased to well outside the top 1,000 (around #13067) today, averaging about 5 new babies per year. Across all years on record, approximately 392 American babies have carried this name.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
16 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #2,645)
5 Avg. per year
(last decade)
50 Total registrations
last 10 years
392 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #13,067) Rare
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Numerology of Ildefonso
9
Life path number
The Humanitarian
Compassion, wisdom and humanitarianism.
🌍Humanitarian
🎨Creative
🌟Wise
💝Loving
I9
L3
D4
E5
F6
O6
N5
S1
O6
Sum: 45 → Life path 9
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Personality of Ildefonso
🌍
Compassionate soul
They carry the weight of the world with grace.
🎨
Richly creative
Deep feeling translates into deep art.
🌟
Old soul wisdom
They've always seemed wiser than their years.
💝
Unconditional love
Their love is vast and forgiving.
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