Franco

Boy's name

Franco is of Italian and Spanish origin, derived from the Germanic name Franciscus, meaning "free man" or "Frenchman."

Meaning Free
Origin Latin
U.S. births in 2023 345
Peak year 2016

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Franco Nero - Italian actor known for "Django" and "Die Hard 2."
  • Franco Columbu - Italian bodybuilder and actor.
  • Franco Zeffirelli - Italian film director and producer.
  • Franco Harris - American football player, Pittsburgh Steelers.
  • Franco Baresi - Italian soccer player, AC Milan legend.
  • Franco Corelli - Italian operatic tenor.
  • Franco Modigliani - Italian economist, Nobel Prize in Economics.
  • Franco Battiato - Italian singer-songwriter and composer.
  • Franco Morbidelli - Italian motorcycle racer, MotoGP.

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