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The baby name Francisco is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Spanish: /fɾanˈsisko/ (fran-SEE-skoh); English: /frænˈsɪskoʊ/ (fran-SIS-koh).

Francisco is Spanish in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Spanish
Pronunciation: Spanish: /fɾanˈsisko/ (fran-SEE-skoh); English: /frænˈsɪskoʊ/ (fran-SIS-koh)

What is the meaning of the name Francisco ?

The baby name Francisco is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Spanish: /fɾanˈsisko/ (fran-SEE-skoh); English: /frænˈsɪskoʊ/ (fran-SIS-koh).

Francisco is Spanish in Origin.

Francisco is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Francis, from Late Latin Franciscus meaning "Frenchman," later reinterpreted as "free one." Its prominence rose with Saint Francis of Assisi (13th century), whose humility and love of nature shaped the name's gentle, charitable image. Iberian missionaries spread it across the Americas, producing enduring usage in Spain, Portugal, Mexico, Central and South America, and among U.S. Hispanics. Notable bearers include painter Francisco Goya, conquistador Francisco Pizarro, and poet Francisco de Quevedo.

Variants and cognates include English Francis, Italian Francesco, French François, German Franz, Polish Franciszek, and Catalan Francesc; the feminine is Francisca. Common nicknames are Paco, Pancho, Curro (Andalusian), and Cisco/Chico; in Portuguese, Chico and Xico. Compound forms such as Francisco Javier or José Francisco are frequent in Iberian naming. The name day often aligns with 4 October, St. Francis's feast.

Francisco has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Francisco

Francisco Franco Politician · Born 1892 · Spain Francisco Franco was a Spanish general and politician who ruled over Spain as a dictator from 1939 until his death in 1975. He is most famous for leading the Nationalist forces to victory during the Spanish Civil War, establishing a military dictatorship that lasted for decades. His rule was marked by authoritarianism, censorship, and the suppression of political opposition. Francisco I. Madero Politician · Born 1873 · Mexico Francisco I. Madero was a Mexican revolutionary and politician best known for helping spark the Mexican Revolution and serving as president of Mexico from 1911 to 1913. A businessman, writer, and strong advocate for democracy, he became a leading opponent of dictator Porfirio Díaz before being overthrown and assassinated in a 1913 coup. Francisco Macías Nguema Biyoko Politician · Born 1924 · Equatorial Guinea Francisco Macías Nguema was the first President of Equatorial Guinea, serving from 1968 until he was overthrown in 1979. His rule is most famous for its oppressive nature, marked by human rights abuses and economic decline. He was executed after being deposed in a coup led by his nephew, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo.
Francisco Solano López Politician · Born 1827 · Paraguay Francisco Solano López was the president of Paraguay best known for leading the country during the Paraguayan War from 1864 to 1870. A statesman, military officer, and politician, he served as president from 1862 until his death in battle in 1870, making him the only Paraguayan president killed in action. Francisco Largo Caballero Politician · Born 1869 · Spain Francisco Largo Caballero was a Spanish politician and trade union leader best known for serving as prime minister of the Second Spanish Republic during the Spanish Civil War. Nicknamed "The Spanish Lenin," he was also a major leader of both the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) and the Workers' General Union (UGT). Francisco Guterres Politician · Born 1954 · Timor-Leste Francisco Guterres, often known as Lú-Olo, is a notable politician from Timor-Leste who served as the President of the country from 2017 to 2022. He played a significant role in the nation's struggle for independence and has been a prominent figure in its political landscape. As a member of the Fretilin party, he has been involved in shaping the country's policies and governance.

Celebrity babies named Francisco

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Francisco Conceição Sérgio Conceição association footballer ★★★★★

Francisco – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2025 #1 — 836
BR Boys 0 #5 39,900 12,213
AO Boys 0 #6 1,585 5,568
AO 0 #7 133 2,729
CL Boys 0 #7 41,121 13,390
Spain Boys 0 #8 81,732 5,610
SV Boys 0 #8 25 352
SV 0 #8 4 283
CL 0 #13 3,187 6,867
HN 0 #13 10 704
CR Boys 0 #14 4,674 10,188
MX Boys 0 #14 64,676 16,355
Spain 0 #15 2,928 2,326
PA 0 #16 165 3,797
PT Boys 0 #16 15,812 7,951
PR 0 #18 40 1,497
MU Boys 0 #19 3,718 8,477
PR Boys 0 #19 425 2,508
GT Boys 0 #22 4,749 7,625
GT 0 #23 787 5,948
PA Boys 0 #23 4,358 9,305
MX 0 #25 1,446 8,339
KR Boys 0 #27 1 897
EC Boys 0 #29 714 3,322
MU 0 #29 249 3,613
HN Boys 0 #30 24 749
HT Boys 0 #33 2 903
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
PT 0 #34 971 4,161
HN Girls 0 #38 1 884
EC 0 #39 85 2,502
MO 0 #41 12 2,706
PE Boys 0 #42 12,661 14,506
AR 0 #50 175 2,915
AR Boys 0 #51 4,783 7,628
BR 0 #51 629 5,969
CM 0 #55 2 2,592
LU 0 #56 11 2,830
CR 0 #58 108 5,526
CO Boys 0 #61 23,533 15,656
BO Boys 0 #67 3,880 9,244
UY Boys 0 #70 2,226 5,922
LU Boys 0 #73 223 4,970
JP 0 #75 3 4,057
BO 0 #80 523 6,868
CN 0 #85 2 3,857
JM 0 #89 5 3,714
UY 0 #92 92 2,477
KZ 0 #94 1 1,452
CO 0 #95 1,269 7,768
PE 0 #96 300 6,350
TW 0 #100 4 4,523
QA 0 #101 6 7,011
PH 0 #102 9 5,607
OM 0 #107 10 6,215
Switzerland Boys 2024 #110 28 1,769
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
KW 0 #120 2 5,216
BN Boys 0 #122 12 6,332
EE Boys 0 #125 1 2,087
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
GR 0 #134 2 3,911
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
MO Boys 0 #147 77 5,842
Norway Boys 2012 #148 4 485
BW Boys 0 #151 4 4,685
PH Boys 0 #162 271 11,440
HU Boys 0 #169 6 3,954
MT Boys 0 #177 3 4,064
Sweden Boys 2022 #179 4 1,509
AE 0 #179 9 10,220
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
AO Girls 0 #188 22 4,575
LU Girls 0 #188 3 4,850
RU 0 #192 3 3,641
NA Boys 0 #200 36 6,830
DK 0 #203 4 5,198
SI Boys 0 #211 1 3,402
BG Boys 0 #215 6 3,850
JP Boys 0 #221 77 7,909
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
NA Girls 0 #233 5 7,146
GH 0 #242 7 5,396
TW Boys 0 #248 9 7,111
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
EC Girls 0 #256 3 3,650
HR Boys 0 #257 3 3,997
JM Boys 0 #260 13 6,876
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
GR Boys 0 #266 8 6,912
CN Boys 0 #267 53 9,639
NG 0 #268 5 5,926
SG 0 #275 8 11,010
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
SA 0 #281 15 10,560
United States Boys 2024 #282 1,104 7,044
Canada Boys 2024 #287 20 2,588
CZ Boys 0 #289 16 6,530
DK Boys 0 #294 32 7,401
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
GH Boys 0 #318 28 8,138
PL Boys 0 #324 12 6,459
GH Girls 0 #335 3 6,973
QA Girls 0 #337 7 15,378
HK 0 #338 11 8,483
MU Girls 0 #339 13 8,539
France Boys 2021 #348 40 2,865
MY 0 #351 4 12,352
NL 0 #362 30 2,481
PH Girls 0 #375 16 13,098
JO Boys 0 #388 2 7,057
PT Girls 0 #389 63 7,952
YE 0 #390 9 8,639
Germany 0 #402 36 2,542
Finland Boys 0 #408 20 2,041
Austria Boys 0 #412 31 2,180
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
OM Girls 0 #420 5 15,987
ZA 0 #424 24 14,421
GT Girls 0 #452 54 7,500
SD Boys 0 #458 9 10,523
PA Girls 0 #462 20 9,861
IT Boys 0 #464 2,099 10,046
RU Boys 0 #488 18 12,621
HK Boys 0 #489 39 12,905
KW Girls 0 #494 22 19,177
UY Girls 0 #499 12 6,731
BH 0 #511 43 17,937
CM Boys 0 #516 35 12,054
LY 0 #516 20 12,703
CR Girls 0 #520 13 11,342
PS Boys 0 #521 28 10,655
RU Girls 0 #521 3 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
IR Boys 0 #537 16 10,162
PS Girls 0 #545 3 10,981
Spain Girls 0 #553 497 5,561
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
AR Girls 0 #572 28 8,289
BR Girls 0 #572 432 12,708
ZA Boys 0 #579 794 25,619
IL Boys 0 #587 21 10,983
BO Girls 0 #589 23 9,488
AE Girls 0 #591 7 20,968
IT 0 #592 124 4,183
QA Boys 0 #593 115 18,093
KW Boys 0 #601 169 18,755
BD Boys 0 #603 3 10,045
Finland Boys 2026 #610 73 3,552
Germany Boys 0 #620 365 5,697
CL Girls 0 #626 232 14,098
SG Girls 0 #628 5 18,916
HK Girls 0 #644 7 16,104
SG Boys 0 #644 54 17,960
LB 0 #646 13 13,263
NL Boys 0 #648 316 5,873
IQ Boys 0 #649 19 13,071
SY 0 #765 3 11,684
OM Boys 0 #774 108 17,948
NG Boys 0 #789 163 16,906
MX Girls 0 #792 436 17,781
TN 0 #809 21 13,765
NG Girls 0 #820 7 15,093
EG Boys 0 #848 39 15,035
PE Girls 0 #870 74 14,861
AE Boys 0 #892 201 22,615
SA Girls 0 #903 33 25,931
CO Girls 0 #923 156 16,140
United States Girls 2006 #937 6 10,031
MA 0 #1,003 126 20,986
EG Girls 0 #1,007 3 14,742
SA Boys 0 #1,025 676 28,008
IN Boys 0 #1,033 7 16,750
MY Boys 0 #1,062 50 25,439
MY Girls 0 #1,072 1 24,821
ZA Girls 0 #1,080 62 25,928
DZ 0 #1,119 58 20,130
TR 0 #1,200 12 19,440
IT Girls 0 #1,415 32 9,415

Francisco is popular in 85 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Norway
Canada
Switzerland
United States

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People also ask about Francisco

Francisco is predominantly a boy's name.
Francisco is a 3 syllable name, pronounced Spanish: /fɾanˈsisko/ (fran-SEE-skoh); English: /frænˈsɪskoʊ/ (fran-SIS-koh).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Fran, Paco, Pancho, Curro and Kiko.
Yes, very popular — Francisco ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 10 countries.
Francisco ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Francisco's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #388 in 2011 to #348 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 9 notable people named Francisco are in our database, including Francisco Franco (Politician), Francisco I. Madero (Politician), Francisco Macías Nguema Biyoko (Politician).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Francisco for their child, including Sérgio Conceição.