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The baby name Francesco is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /franˈtʃesko/ (fran-CHESS-koh).

Francesco is Italian in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Italian
Pronunciation: /franˈtʃesko/ (fran-CHESS-koh)

What is the meaning of the name Francesco ?

The baby name Francesco is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /franˈtʃesko/ (fran-CHESS-koh).

Francesco is Italian in Origin.

Francesco is the Italian form of Francis, from Late Latin Franciscus “a Frank, Frenchman,” later associated with the idea of “free.” It rose to prominence through Saint Francis of Assisi (1181/2–1226), born Giovanni and nicknamed Francesco by his father, whose veneration propelled the name across Italy and the wider Catholic world. Evoking humility and compassion, the name has remained a perennial favorite in Italy and among Italian diaspora communities.

International variants include Francis (English), François (French), Francisco (Spanish and Portuguese), Francesc (Catalan), Franz (German), Frans (Dutch and Scandinavian), Franciszek (Polish), Ferenc (Hungarian), Franjo (Croatian), and Francisc (Romanian); the feminine is Francesca. Common Italian diminutives are Franco, Cesco, Checco/Cecco, Ciccio, and Fra. Notable bearers range from poet Francesco Petrarca (Petrarch) and composer Francesco Cavalli to painter Francesco Guardi, historian Francesco Guicciardini, footballer Francesco Totti, and the current pontiff known in Italian as Papa Francesco.

Francesco has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Francesco

Francesco Cossiga Politician · Born 1928 · Italy Francesco Cossiga was an Italian politician best known for serving as president of Italy from 1985 to 1992. A member of the Christian Democracy party, he also served as prime minister from 1979 to 1980. Francesco Guicciardini Politician · Born 1483 · Republic of Florence Francesco Guicciardini was a prominent politician and historian from the Republic of Florence, born in 1483. He is most famous for his detailed accounts of Italian history, particularly his work 'The History of Italy', which provides insight into the political landscape of his time. Guicciardini's writings offer a critical perspective on the events and figures of the Italian Renaissance. Francesco Crispi Politician · Born 1818 · Kingdom of Italy Francesco Crispi was a prominent Italian politician who played a key role in the unification of Italy. He served as the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Italy and was known for his efforts in modernizing the country and expanding its influence. Crispi's political career was marked by his strong leadership and his involvement in significant reforms during the late 19th century.
Francesco I de' Medici Royal · Born 1541 · Grand Duchy of Tuscany Francesco I de' Medici was the Grand Duke of Tuscany, known for his patronage of the arts and sciences during the late Renaissance. He played a significant role in the development of the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. His reign marked a period of cultural flourishing in Tuscany. Francesco II Sforza Royal · Born 1495 Francesco II Sforza was the last Duke of Milan from the Sforza family, ruling from 1521 to 1535. He is most famous for his efforts to maintain Milan's independence during a tumultuous period in Italian history. His reign marked the end of Sforza rule in Milan as the city eventually fell under Spanish control. Francesco Guccini Actor|musician · Born 1940 · Italy Francesco Guccini is a well-known Italian singer-songwriter and musician, famous for his poetic lyrics and storytelling. Some of his most notable songs include 'La Locomotiva' and 'Dio è morto'. He has also contributed to Italian literature and cinema, making him a multifaceted artist in Italy's cultural scene.

Celebrity babies named Francesco

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Francesco Quinn Anthony Quinn film director ★★★★★

Francesco – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2023 #1 — 807
Germany Boys 2024 #1 — 429
IT Boys 0 #2 477,170 10,046
IT 0 #3 22,094 4,183
IT Boys 2024 #5 4,199 47
BI 0 #12 1 425
EE 0 #37 1 1,051
MT 0 #40 4 1,767
LU 0 #58 9 2,830
AL 0 #76 1 2,372
MV Boys 0 #77 3 3,375
CN 0 #82 5 3,857
MT Boys 0 #95 91 4,064
QA 0 #104 3 7,011
Switzerland Boys 2024 #105 33 1,769
GE Boys 0 #110 1 2,055
LU Boys 0 #114 111 4,970
OM 0 #120 2 6,215
EC 0 #121 1 2,502
EE Boys 0 #124 2 2,087
CY Boys 0 #130 2 3,473
GR 0 #133 3 3,911
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
PA 0 #133 6 3,797
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
JO 0 #140 1 2,158
LT Boys 0 #146 6 2,166
MT Girls 0 #153 1 3,773
RS Boys 0 #153 2 2,277
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
HU Boys 0 #160 15 3,954
CR 0 #161 5 5,526
PR Boys 0 #177 2 2,508
Sweden Boys 2022 #179 4 1,509
HR 0 #179 3 2,081
AE 0 #182 6 10,220
UY 0 #182 1 2,477
CZ 0 #185 2 3,154
Belgium Boys 2021 #186 23 408
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
AR 0 #191 3 2,915
DK 0 #193 11 5,198
RU 0 #193 2 3,641
BG Boys 0 #208 12 3,850
SI Boys 0 #208 4 3,402
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
IR 0 #230 2 4,221
MO Boys 0 #231 4 5,842
Germany Boys 0 #236 1,740 5,697
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
HR Boys 0 #241 18 3,997
EC Boys 0 #243 4 3,322
AO Boys 0 #245 5 5,568
GR Boys 0 #246 22 6,912
PT 0 #246 5 4,161
NA Boys 0 #251 3 6,830
TW Boys 0 #255 2 7,111
CZ Boys 0 #260 45 6,530
Canada Boys 2024 #264 43 2,588
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
AF Boys 0 #274 1 3,535
SG 0 #274 9 11,010
AL Boys 0 #277 22 5,122
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
JP Boys 0 #283 15 7,909
PL Boys 0 #289 47 6,459
DK Boys 0 #291 35 7,401
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
KZ Boys 0 #294 3 6,578
PE 0 #296 15 6,350
CN Boys 0 #304 16 9,639
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
PT Boys 0 #336 32 7,951
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
Germany 0 #341 99 2,542
MU Boys 0 #345 13 8,477
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
Austria Boys 0 #355 88 2,180
HK 0 #355 3 8,483
France Boys 2021 #358 30 2,865
GH Boys 0 #358 4 8,138
BR 0 #359 2 5,969
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
UY Boys 0 #360 40 5,922
NL 0 #364 28 2,481
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
YE 0 #397 2 8,639
PH Boys 0 #400 9 11,440
CL 0 #402 10 6,867
Spain 0 #404 49 2,326
AR Boys 0 #405 63 7,628
BO 0 #407 2 6,868
EG 0 #411 2 6,387
Finland Boys 0 #414 14 2,041
IT Girls 0 #417 2,507 9,415
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
MX 0 #440 6 8,339
PA Boys 0 #456 26 9,305
SD Boys 0 #462 5 10,523
CR Boys 0 #465 23 10,188
ZA 0 #468 7 14,421
CO 0 #471 10 7,768
RU Boys 0 #491 15 12,621
Spain Boys 0 #492 562 5,610
GT Boys 0 #494 6 7,625
CL Boys 0 #503 168 13,390
HK Boys 0 #504 24 12,905
IR Boys 0 #512 41 10,162
RU Girls 0 #520 4 11,913
CM Boys 0 #522 29 12,054
IQ Girls 0 #524 2 11,303
LY 0 #552 8 12,703
PS Boys 0 #558 4 10,655
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
PE Boys 0 #571 354 14,506
BO Boys 0 #576 17 9,244
BH 0 #586 2 17,937
IL Boys 0 #621 5 10,983
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
Finland Boys 2026 #635 48 3,552
LB 0 #646 13 13,263
HK Girls 0 #649 2 16,104
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
NL Boys 0 #673 287 5,873
BR Boys 0 #674 78 12,213
SG Boys 0 #676 22 17,960
IQ Boys 0 #689 9 13,071
QA Boys 0 #691 17 18,093
United States Boys 2024 #733 160 7,044
TN 0 #751 79 13,765
KW Boys 0 #757 13 18,755
SY 0 #764 4 11,684
CO Boys 0 #800 121 15,656
EG Boys 0 #819 68 15,035
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
OM Boys 0 #859 23 17,948
MX Boys 0 #900 83 16,355
CL Girls 0 #913 3 14,098
NG Boys 0 #929 23 16,906
PE Girls 0 #1,006 5 14,861
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
IN Boys 0 #1,035 5 16,750
AE Boys 0 #1,036 57 22,615
MA 0 #1,058 71 20,986
MY Boys 0 #1,091 21 25,439
ZA Boys 0 #1,104 75 25,619
DZ 0 #1,139 38 20,130
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
TR 0 #1,186 26 19,440
ZA Girls 0 #1,234 3 25,928
MX Girls 0 #1,267 1 17,781
SA Boys 0 #1,586 29 28,008

Francesco is popular in 88 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Canada
Wallonia, Belgium
IT
Switzerland

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People also ask about Francesco

Francesco is predominantly a boy's name.
Francesco is a 3 syllable name, pronounced /franˈtʃesko/ (fran-CHESS-koh).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Franco, Franchino, Checco, Cecco, Ciccio and Cesco.
Across languages, Francesco has these equivalents: Francis (English), Francisco (Spanish/Portuguese), François (French), Franz (German), Ferenc (Hungarian), and 5 more.
Yes, very popular — Francesco ranked #1 in Ireland in 2023, and appears in official birth registries across 11 countries.
Francesco ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2023).
Francesco's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #388 in 2011 to #358 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 6 notable people named Francesco are in our database, including Francesco Cossiga (Politician), Francesco Guicciardini (Politician), Francesco Crispi (Politician).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Francesco for their child, including Anthony Quinn.