Francisco

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Francisco comes from the Latin name Franciscus which means "Frenchman" or "free man". The name also refers to Saint Francis of Assisi who was known for his piety, humility, and love for nature.
Pronunciation
fran-SEES-ko(Latin American Spanish)
fran-THEES-ko(European Spanish)
frun-SEES-koo(Portuguese)
frun-SEESH-koo(Portuguese)
Popularity
According to Social Security Administration, Francisco is ranked #260 in the United States in 2021. In Spain, Francisco has been among the top 10 most popular names for boys since the 1920s. It is also a common name in countries like Mexico, Chile, Argentina, and Brazil.

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Francisco Name meanings & History

Spanish and Portuguese. The name Francisco comes from the Latin name Franciscus which means "Frenchman" or "free man". The name also refers to Saint Francis of Assisi who was known for his piety, humility, and love for nature. Spanish and Portuguese form of Franciscus (see Francis). This is the Spanish name of Saint Francis Xavier (1506-1552). Other notable bearers include the Spanish painter and engraver Francisco de Goya (1746-1828) and the Spanish dictator Francisco Franco (1892-1975). Francisco is mainly used as a masculine given name. It can also be used as a family name or a place name.

Zodiac Sign of Francisco: Friendly Leo

Synonyms of Francisco:

F: Festive,Fiery,Friendly,Fun-loving

R: Reason,Rational,Resourceful,Restless

A: Ambitious,Assertive,Angry,Action,Aggressive,Argumentative

N: Neat,Nagging,Nutrition,Neurosis,Nice,Nitpicking,Nervous

C: Chatty,Curious,Copycat,Cute,Choice,Candid,Clever

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

S: Security,Success,Sensuality,Social Standing,Solidity,Status,Sex

O: Ostentatious,Obstinate,Obsolete,Organized,Obsessive

Francisco is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

2.) Francisco (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: (Portuguese, Spanish) a form of Francis. See also Chilo,Cisco,Farruco,Paco,Pancho.

Other Forms: Fransysco, Frasco


3.) Francisco (Male)

Usage: Spanish

Meanings: (Spanish) free spirit; from Latin Franciscus; Frenchman

Other Forms: Chuco, Cisco, Francisk, Franco, Frisco, Paco, Pancho


4.) FRANCISCO (Male)

Usage: Spanish

Meanings: Popular name derived from the Middle Latin Franciscus (a Frenchman), which is from Francus (a Frank, a freeman), the root of which is the Old French franc (free). The name was borne by Francisco Pizarro (1470?-1541), a Spanish explorer and conqueror of Peru. Var: Francesco, Franciscis, Francisko, Fransico, Fransisco, Franzisko. Short: Chisco, Cisco, Frisco. Pet: Chicho, Chilo, Chito, Chuco, Francho, Pacho, Paco, Panchio, Pancho, Pancholo, Panzo, Paquin, Paquito, Quito. (FRAHN-SEES-KO)


5.) FRANCISCO (Male)

Usage: Portuguese

Meanings: From the Middle Latin Franciscus (a Frenchman), which is from Francus (a Frank, a freeman), the root of which is the Old French franc (free). Var: Francisquinho. (FRAHN-SEES-KO)


6.) Francisco (Male)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: Free man

Other Forms: Francesco, Franchesco, Franchesko


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