Francesco
fran-CHESS-koh
Popularity
#1241
Letters
9
Syllables
3
Origin
Italian
Total Births
8,299
Peak Year
#166 in 2006
First Recorded
1906
Style
Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Italian form of Francis, derived from the Latin Franciscus, meaning "Frenchman" or "free man."
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Francesco Totti
Italian former professional footballer.
Francesco Petrarca
Italian scholar and poet of the Renaissance.
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