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Francisco

fran-SIHS-koh

Popularity

#307

stable

Letters

9

Syllables

3

Origin

Spanish

Total Births

142,071

Peak Year

#2,994 in 1993

First Recorded

1880

Style

Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Francisco is a Spanish and Portuguese name derived from the Italian name Francesco, meaning "Frenchman" or "free man".

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Numerology

4

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Famous Namesakes

  • Francisco Goya

    Spanish romantic painter and printmaker

  • Francisco Pizarro

    Spanish conquistador, conquered the Incan Empire

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Personality Traits

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