Franco

Italian variation of Francis

"Frenchman or free man"

Franco Origin and Meaning

The name Franco is a boy's name of Italian origin meaning "Frenchman or free man".

A classic Italian name still heard in the Italian-American community. Once tainted by the association with the Spanish dictator, it's now more likely to call up actor James Franco.

The bright o ending and the popularity of Pope Francis could increase the appeal of this name.

Franco Rank in US Top 1000

# 779 in the US

Franco Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1597 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Franco

• 779 US 2023
• 1597 Nameberry 2025
• 578 Future 2028
• 799 England 2023
• 251 Mexico 2021
• 52 Chile 2021

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Famous People Named Franco

• Franco Harris former American football player
• Franco Nero Italian actor, husband of Vanessa Redgrave
• James Franco American actor
• Dave Franco American actor
• Francisco Franco Spanish dictator
• Franco Modigliani winner of the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics

The name Franco in Pop Culture

• Franco James Franco's character on General Hospital