Francesco

Francesco is a boy's name of Italian origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 160 boys in the United States.

Francesco at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Italian
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/fɹænˈtʃɛskoʊ/

About the name Francesco

Francesco belongs to the Italian tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Francesco first appears in Social Security records in 1906. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #760 in 1908, and in 2024 160 babies received the name — 8,299 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Francesco in US records

First recorded (US)
1906
Best US rank
#760 in 1908
Peak year
2006
Babies named Francesco in 2024
160
Total since 1880
8,299

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Francesco mean?

The meaning of Francesco is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Italian origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Francesco a boy or girl name?

Francesco is a boy name. In 2024, 160 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Francesco?

Francesco comes from the Italian tradition.

How popular is the name Francesco?

Francesco first appears in US records in 1906. Its best-ever ranking was #760 in 1908, and 160 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Francesco?

Francesco is pronounced /fɹænˈtʃɛskoʊ/ (IPA).

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