Francesco means “Frenchman” or “little Frenchman” (originally from the Germanic tribe of the Franks) or “free man” (from Old French “franc” = free).

What is the meaning of Francesco?

Origin:Spanish. Popularity:2847. Meaning:frenchman or free man.

Is Francesco a good name?

Francesco Origin and Meaning

Thanks to the inspiration of Pope Francis, Francesco has galloped to the front of the line to become the Number One boys' name in Italy. As Francesca has become a familiar and popular form of the name for girls in the wider world, so does the handsome Francesco have that potential for boys.