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Francisco

Francisco is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the masculine given name Franciscus.

Iberian originSecular traditionUnique

Meaning

Francisco is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the masculine given name Franciscus.

Snapshot

A boy name with 3 syllables. Currently considered rare.

Popularity Over Time

U.S. Data (2000-2023)

Explore how the popularity of Francisco has changed over the last two decades.

Historical Context & Cultural Origin

Francisco is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Franciscus, a Latinized Germanic name meaning 'a Frenchman'. It gained popularity throughout Europe due to the veneration of Saint Francis of Assisi, an Italian friar and founder of the Franciscan Order. The name has a rich history in Catholic countries and is associated with nobility and religious figures.

Famous Namesakes

Francisco Franco, Francisco Goya, Francisco Pizarro, Francisco de Quevedo, Francisco de Miranda

Nicknames & Variations

Paco, Pancho, Cisco, Kiko

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