Francesco

Boy's name

Francesco is an Italian name derived from the Latin name Franciscus, meaning "Frenchman" or "free man."

Meaning Free
Origin Latin
U.S. births in 2023 160
Peak year 2006

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Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Francesco Totti - Italian soccer player, AS Roma legend.
  • Francesco Petrarca - Italian poet, "Father of Humanism."
  • Francesco Redi - Italian physician, "Father of Experimental Biology."
  • Francesco Cavalli - Italian composer, Baroque opera pioneer.
  • Francesco Borromini - Italian architect, Baroque master.
  • Francesco Molinari - Italian golfer, 2018 British Open champion.
  • Francesco Hayez - Italian painter, Romanticism artist.
  • Francesco Guicciardini - Italian historian, statesman, and diplomat.
  • Francesco Bernoulli - Fictional character, "Cars 2" race car.
  • Francesco Schettino - Italian captain, Costa Concordia shipwreck.

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