Franco name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: May 30th, 2024

Gender: Boy

Origin: Old High German, Latin, Italian and Germanic

Usage: Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian and Finnish

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Franco

f-ran-co

Meaning: Of the Franks and Free Condition

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What does Franco mean?
Variations of Franco
How popular is Franco?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Franco
Sibling Names for Franco
Famous People Named Franco
Lists having Franco

What does Franco mean?

Franco means Of the Franks or Free Condition is originated from Italian, Latin, Old High German and Germanic which is used prevalently in Danish, Norwegian, Italian, Spanish, Swedish and Finnish is a baby boy name .

Franco is form of trendy and perpetual Frank. Frank is a derivative of François. Frank is shortened form of Francis. Also Frank is a short form of Francesco. Frank is equivalent of Francis in English language.

Also Frank is form of Franklin in English language. Prevalent Frank came from Old High German, Italian and Germanic, meaning of Frank is "Free Condition, Free and Little Frenchman / Franke".

Franco is form of Francesco in Italian language. It is celebrated on October 4 or January 24.

How do I pronounce Franco?

f-ran-co is the most common way to pronounce two syllabled Franco. The other ways to say the name is fr(a)-nco.

Variants of Franco

Frank, Francis, Franklin, Ferenc, Paco, Franklyn, Francesco, Franciscus, Cesco, Frana, Jancis, Franklen, Francois, Ferench, Franz, Packo, Pako, Pascal, Franciskus

Names that rhyme with Franco

How popular is the name Franco?

Franco used to be a common name in United States, first appeared in 1923 and over 7005 babies have been given the name in 72 years. When at the peak of its usage in 2016,.

However after 72 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but it is still going strong. Also, In France, Franco was once a common name since emerging in 1915 it has been given to over 2346 babies.

At the peak of its usage in 1961,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 89 years.

Franco is a unique baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1998 and was able to reach the top 800 names.

Recently in 2017, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 771 on boy names chart when 44 babies were named Franco. Over 349 people have been named Franco in England and Wales.

Franco is a rare baby name in Belgium and may not be used now. But Franco is a popular baby name in Uganda where every 1 in 3000 have the name as well as in, Philippines, Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Brazil, Madagascar and Tanzania.

At least, 560000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our evaluation.

Year	Rank	Births
2023	779	323
2022	837	289
2021	863	268
2020	939	233
2019	849	262
2018	808	279
2017	727	328
2016	699	353
2015	872	254
2014	825	274

View more ▾View full list ▾^{[1] Source: Social Security Administration}

Facts

Franco in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	115	151	0	5
	76	11	10	0
	191	150	0	4
	28	51	0	4
	61	0	0	0

Numerological analysis of Franco

You don't believe much in love. However, deep inside, you secretly wish to find someone who will prove you wrong. You are always filled with positive and creative energy that you pass around. You can turn from the excessive thinker into a careless child in no time. Start fulfilling your wishes, dreams, and needs before it's too late. You always doubt yourself and your abilities. Learn your value.

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Liv - Meaning of Liv is Too: Sign, Olive or Life is originated from English, Scandinavian and Old Norse, used dominantly in English, Nordic and Finnish is a baby girl name
Morrie - Odd boy name Morrie is mainly used in English has its origin in Latin, meaning of Morrie is "Dark Skinned"
Lorah means The Laurel Tree and Small Sage One is originated from English and Latin is given to girls. Lorah is derivative of Lora.
Christen - The famous unisex name Christen is originated from Latin, used in English and English, meaning of Christen is "A Christian or A Follower of Christ"

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Sibling Names for Franco

Choosing the perfect name for your little one can be a daunting task. If you have decided on the name Franco, why not consider naming their siblings after other famous or unique names? Here are some suggestions to help you find the perfect sibling names that complement Franco's strong and charming personality.

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Names for Franco's brother

Famous people named Franco

Franco Maria Malfatti, Italian politician
Franco Burgersdijk, Dutch logician
Franco Corelli, Italian tenor
Franco Andrea Bonelli, Italian ornithologist, entomologist and collector
Franco Petracchi, Italian double bass soloist and teacher
Franco Franchi, Italian comedian
Franco Mimmi, Italian journalist and novelist
Franco Cesana, Italian Jew born on September 20, 1931
Franco Sacchetti, Italian poet and novelist
Franco Fontana, Italian photographer
Franco Assetto, Italian sculptor and painter
Franco Restivo, Italian politician for the Christian Democrat Party and Minister of the Republic
Franco Grillini, Italian politician and Italy's most prominent gay rights activist

Franco Saudelli, Italian comics artist
Franco Donatoni, Italian composer
Franco Ferrara, Italian conductor
Franco Rocchetta, Italian politician, entrepreneur
Franco Casavola, Futurist composer and theorist
Franco Faccio, Italian composer and conductor
Franco Leoni, Italian opera composer
Franco Urru, Italian comic artist best known
Franco Cortese, Italian racing driver
Franco Bonisolli, Italian operatic tenor
Franco Scaglione, automobile coachwork designer
Franco Giordano, Italian politician
Franco Evangelisti, Italian composer specifically interested
Franco Mannino, was an Italian film composer, pianist
Franco Tosi, Italian engineer

Franco Manfroi,
Franco Donatelli, Italian comic book artist and illustrator
Franco Caracciolo, Italian conductor
Franco Ghione, Italian conductor and violinist
Franco Moretti, Italian literary scholar
Franco D'Alessandro, New York-born playwright
Franco Ferrini, Italian screenwriter
Franco P. Preparata, computer scientist, the An Wang Professor
Franco Maria Ricci, Italian art publisher and magazine editor
Franco Scepi, Italian artist, graphic designer and film director
Franco Rossi, Italian film screenwriter and director
Franco Albini, Italian Neo-Rationalist architect
Franco Dalla Valle, Brazilian Catholic clergyman and Bishop of Juína
Franco Freda, was one of the leading neo-Nazi and neo-Fascist intellectuals of the post-war Italian far right

Franco Bernabè, Italian banker and manager
Franco Cuomo, Italian journalist and writer
Franco Perruquet, Italian bobsledder who competed in the mid-1970s
Franco Fabbri, Brazilian-born Italian musician
Franco Rasetti, Italian scientist who, together with Enrico Fermi
Franco Malerba, astronaut
Franco Basaglia, Basaglia became famous for having abolished the psychiatric hospitals
Franco Baresi, Italian football youth team coach and a former player and manager
Franco Zeffirelli, Italian director and producer of operas
Franco Modigliani, Italian-American economist and the recipient of the 1985 Nobel Memorial Prize
Franco Columbu, Italian actor, author

Sources

Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
Office fédéral de la statistique, https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/population/naissances-deces/prenoms-nouveaux-nes.html

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