Francisco
A boy's name meaning the Frenchman, the Frank.
Approved in Estados Unidos. Francisco is on the official SSA list of names you can register. 12,145 births registered in 2016–2025.
Origin
Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Franciscus, derived from the place name Francia (France), itself tied to the Germanic people of the Franks.
Story
It became associated above all with Saint Francis Xavier, the 16th-century Jesuit missionary. It was also the name of major historical figures, such as the painter Francisco de Goya and the dictator Francisco Franco. In Portugal it is one of the most given boy names.
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- Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications · SSA · ssa.gov (approved-name list & birth statistics)
- Behind the Name · Francisco