Franco

Franco: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy nameItalian or Spanish origin#747 in 2025

Meaning and origin of Franco

  • A male given name from Italian or Spanish, equivalent to English Frank or Francis.

How popular is Franco?

#747boys, 2025
348U.S. babies in 2025
#702peak rank (2016)
9,107babies since 1880

Since 1880, 9,107 boys in the U.S. have been named Franco. Its highest rank for boys was #702 in 2016. In 2025 it ranked #747 for boys, with 348 babies given the name.

18801920196020002025353 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Franco FAQ

What does the name Franco mean?

A male given name from Italian or Spanish, equivalent to English Frank or Francis.

What is the origin of the name Franco?

Franco is listed as a name of Italian or Spanish origin.

How popular is the name Franco?

Since 1880, 9,107 boys in the U.S. have been named Franco. Its highest rank for boys was #702 in 2016. In 2025 it ranked #747 for boys, with 348 babies given the name.

Is Franco a boy or girl name?

Franco is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 9,107 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.