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Franco

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Gender: Male Meaning of Franco: "Frenchman or free man" Origin of Franco: Italian variation of Francis Franco's Popularity in 2017: #728

The name Franco is a boy's name of Italian origin meaning "Frenchman or free man". Franco is ranked #728 on our popularity charts and is often added to lists like Unique Baby Names Ending In O and discussed in our forums with posts like "The Makeover Baby Name Game".

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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.

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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

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