BoySpanish origin

Francisco: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Free man, the Spanish form of Francis with Franciscan warmth.

Origin
Spanish
Syllables
3
Current rank
#197
Peak
#160 in 2000

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1990: #18019902000: #16020002010: #25020102024: #1972024#1#250

What Francisco Means

Francisco is a boy name of Spanish origin. Free man, the Spanish form of Francis with Franciscan warmth.

How Popular Francisco Is

Francisco currently ranks #197 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #160 in 2000. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Francisco

  • San Francisco is named after Saint Francis of Assisi.
  • Pope Francis chose his papal name to honor the same saint.
  • Francisco Goya was a master Spanish painter.

Names Like Francisco

Other Spanish names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Francisco

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Questions About Francisco

What does Francisco mean?

Francisco is a boy name of Spanish origin. Free man, the Spanish form of Francis with Franciscan warmth.

How popular is Francisco?

Francisco currently ranks #197 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #160 in 2000. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Francisco come from?

Francisco comes from Spanish roots. San Francisco is named after Saint Francis of Assisi.

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