Francesco
Francesco: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /fษนรฆnหtสษskoส/
Meaning and origin of Francesco
- A male given name from Italian, equivalent to English Francis
Etymology
Borrowed from Italian Francesco.
How popular is Francesco?
Since 1880, 8,446 boys in the U.S. have been named Francesco. Its highest rank for boys was #760 in 1908. In 2025, 145 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Francesco
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Francesco
Sister and brother names that share Francesco's Italian roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Francesco FAQ
What does the name Francesco mean?
A male given name from Italian, equivalent to English Francis Borrowed from Italian Francesco.
What is the origin of the name Francesco?
Francesco is listed as a name of Italian origin.
How popular is the name Francesco?
Since 1880, 8,446 boys in the U.S. have been named Francesco. Its highest rank for boys was #760 in 1908. In 2025, 145 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Francesco a boy or girl name?
Francesco is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 8,446 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.