Franco

Meaning of Franco

Franco means "Frenchman" or "free man."

Franco has Italian roots — browse every Italian baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Franco

Franco has held fairly steady, sitting around #747 in 2025 after peaking at #702 in 2016.

Notable people named Franco

• James Franco
  American actor and filmmaker
• Franco Nero
  Italian actor and producer
• Franco Harris
  American football player
• Franco Battiato
  Italian singer-songwriter and filmmaker
• Franco Modigliani
  Italian-American economist

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Questions about the name Franco

What does the name Franco mean?

Franco means franco means "frenchman" or "free man.", and it comes from Italian origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Franco?

In 2025, Franco ranked #747 for boys, down from #742 the year before.

When was Franco most popular?

Franco peaked at #702 in 2016.