Franco Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Franco Name at a Glance

Name	Franco
Meaning	Diminutive of Francesco: Derived from the Latin Francis meaning French or free one.
Origin	Italian
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Franco Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Franco means “Diminutive of Francesco: Derived from the Latin Francis meaning French or free one”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Franco Name Origin

Our database records Franco under Italian origin. Browse more Italian baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Franco a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Franco is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Franco

When considering Franco for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.