Francisco
Francisco: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌfɹænˈsɪskəʊ̯/ · [ˌfɹʷænˈsɪskəʊ̯]
Meaning and origin of Francisco
- A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese, equivalent to English Francis.
- A surname from Spanish or from Portuguese [in turn transferred from the given name].
Etymology
From Latin Franciscus. Doublet of Francis. * (given name): From Romance Francisco (Portuguese Francisco, Spanish Francisco) * (moon of Uranus): From the naming pattern established for moons of Uranus, being references to the works of William Shakespeare. From being a character in the play The Tempest
How popular is Francisco?
Since 1880, 954 girls and 142,192 boys in the U.S. have been named Francisco (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2879 in 1979. Its highest rank for boys was #114 in 1991. In 2025 it ranked #322 for boys, with 1,069 babies given the name.
Names similar to Francisco
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Francisco FAQ
What does the name Francisco mean?
A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese, equivalent to English Francis. A surname from Spanish or from Portuguese [in turn transferred from the given name]. From Latin Franciscus. Doublet of Francis. * (given name): From Romance Francisco (Portuguese Francisco, Spanish Francisco) * (moon of Uranus): From the naming pattern established for moons of Uranus, being references to the works of William Shakespeare. From being a character in the play The Tempest
What is the origin of the name Francisco?
Francisco is listed as a name of Spanish origin.
How popular is the name Francisco?
Since 1880, 954 girls and 142,192 boys in the U.S. have been named Francisco (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2879 in 1979. Its highest rank for boys was #114 in 1991. In 2025 it ranked #322 for boys, with 1,069 babies given the name.
Is Francisco a boy or girl name?
Francisco is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 954 girls and 142,192 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.