The nameFranco
Franco is an Italian boy's name, a short form of Francesco. In France it was mostly given in the 1950s and 1960s.
- Boy's name
- Italian
- Feast day
Meaning
Franco comes from the Latin francus, "Frank, free", the name of the Frankish people.
Origin
Italian.
History
In France, Franco peaked in the early 1960s with Italian immigration.
Popularity of the name Franco
Franco in France
5087thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1963peak year (130 births)
2,385babies named Franco in France since 1900
Franco was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 970 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Franco. Its rise began around 1924, and it peaked in 1963. Half of all babies named Franco in France were born before 1962, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Franco in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Franco mean?
Franco comes from the Latin francus, "Frank, free", the name of the Frankish people.
What is the origin of the name Franco?
Italian.
Is Franco a girl's or a boy's name?
Franco is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Franco?
Variants and related names of Franco include Francesco.