Francisco

At a Glance

Meaning

A Frank (Spanish form of Francis)

Origin

Spanish/Portuguese (from Latin Franciscus)

Gender

Boy

Pronunciation

fran-SIS-kohListen

Francisco is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Francis, tracing back to the Latin Franciscus, and it simply means "a Frank." You may have seen it glossed elsewhere as meaning "free man," but that's actually a later sense of the word frank — not what the original Frankish tribal name behind Francisco meant. It's pronounced fran-SIS-koh, and it carries a worldly, timeless, classic feel as a boy's name.

Meaning & Origin of Francisco

Meaning: A frank (spanish form of francis).

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese (from Latin Franciscus).

A common claim: widely glossed as "free man" Actually: "Free man" reflects a later sense of the word frank, not the original meaning of the Frankish tribal name behind Francisco.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Francisco

Popularity of Francisco

Francisco peaked at #114 in 1991, when 2,906 boys were given the name, and has since settled to #307 in 2024 with 1,104 boys — still a steady, classic presence going back through SSA records to 1880.

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FAQ

What does the name Francisco mean?

A frank (spanish form of francis). (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Francisco?

Francisco is pronounced fran-SIS-koh (IPA: /frænˈsɪskoʊ/).

Is Francisco a popular name right now?

Francisco peaked at #114 in 1991 and is ranked #307 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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