Francisco: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: fr-ahnc-eesc-oh
Origin: Mexico
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Region Origin: Andean States, Southern Europe, Central America
Meaning: Free man

Francisco is a Spanish and Portuguese name that means "free man. " It originated from the Latin name Franciscus, which referred to a Frenchman. Over time, the name has evolved in popularity and cultural significance. Francisco has been a popular choice in the US, Latin Spain, and Portugal, reflecting its broad appeal.

Francisco Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Francisco is currently #203 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Francisco is currently #114 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Francisco is currently #93 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Francisco is currently #53 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Francisco is currently #103 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Francisco is currently #55 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names
chat-overall Australian: Francisco is currently #111 on Kiindred Australian Names

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Source: Social Security Administration

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