Anzo is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. It is derived from the Old German element enz, meaning "giant". The name is related to the more widely known Italian form Enzo, which shares the same etymology.The element enz has its roots in the early Germanic naming tradition, often used in formations that invoked strength or awe, such as names meaning "giant." The name Anzo is a short form or variant that was used independently, though it has never been as common as its Italian counterpart.There is a historical link to the name of a village in Azerbaijan called Anzov (also spelled Anzo), but this place-name is unrelated to the given name and likely derives from local Turkic or Persian sources. The Germanic given name Anzo has remained relatively rare, with limited modern usage.