Meaning: Frenchman, through Franciscus
The story
The Spanish and Portuguese form of Franciscus, the name family shared with Francis. It has well-established familiar forms, including Paco and Pancho in Spanish and Chico in Portuguese.
Nicknames
- Paco
- Pancho
- Chico
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
Similar position in the latest US rankings
Style
Origins
Francisco comes from Spanish and Portuguese.
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Spanish and Portuguese form of Peter: stone
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