The namePaco
Paco is a Spanish pet form of Francisco that became a name in its own right. It has been liked in France since the 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Spanish
- Feast day
Meaning
Paco comes from Francisco, the Spanish form of Francis, from the Latin franciscus, "Frankish, French".
Origin
Spanish.
History
Paco grew in France in the 2000s and 2010s, especially in the southwest.
Famous people named Paco
- Paco de Lucía, Spanish guitarist
- Paco Rabanne, fashion designer
Popularity of the name Paco
Paco in France
Paco was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,325 births over the decade, 33% of all recorded babies named Paco. Its rise began around 1988, and it peaked in 2006. Half of all babies named Paco in France were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 97 births a year on average, against 130 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Paco in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Paco mean?
Paco comes from Francisco, the Spanish form of Francis, from the Latin franciscus, "Frankish, French".
What is the origin of the name Paco?
Spanish.
Is Paco a girl's or a boy's name?
Paco is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Paco?
Variants and related names of Paco include Francis, Francisco and François.
Who are famous people named Paco?
Paco de Lucía, Spanish guitarist; Paco Rabanne, fashion designer.