Francisco

Meaning of Francisco

Francisco means "Frenchman" or "free man."

Francisco has Spanish, Portuguese roots — browse every Spanish, Portuguese baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Francisco

Francisco has cooled off, slipping to #322 in 2025, down from a peak of #137 in 2001.

Notable people named Francisco

• Pope Francis
  Head of the Catholic Church
• Francisco Franco
  Spanish dictator and general
• Francisco Goya
  Spanish romantic painter
• Francisco Lindor
  Professional baseball player
• Francisco Pizarro
  Spanish conquistador of Peru

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Questions about the name Francisco

What does the name Francisco mean?

Francisco means francisco means "frenchman" or "free man.", and it comes from Spanish, Portuguese origins.

Is Francisco a boy's or a girl's name?

Francisco is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Francisco?

In 2025, Francisco ranked #322 for boys, down from #307 the year before.

When was Francisco most popular?

Francisco peaked at #137 in 2001.