The nameFrancesco
Francesco is the Italian form of Francis. In France it was mostly given in the 1960s.
- Boy's name
- Italian
- Feast day
Meaning
Francesco comes from the Latin franciscus, "Frankish, French".
Origin
Italian. Saint Francis of Assisi was called Francesco, a nickname from his father, who traded with France.
History
In France, Francesco peaked in the early 1960s, at the time of Italian immigration.
Popularity of the name Francesco
Francesco in France
Francesco was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 970 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Francesco. Its rise began around 1923, and it peaked in 1963. Half of all babies named Francesco in France were born before 1970, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 29 births a year.
Variants and related names
Francesco in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Francesco mean?
Francesco comes from the Latin franciscus, "Frankish, French".
What is the origin of the name Francesco?
Italian. Saint Francis of Assisi was called Francesco, a nickname from his father, who traded with France.
Is Francesco a girl's or a boy's name?
Francesco is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Francesco?
Variants and related names of Francesco include Franco.