Boy name · Latin
Paco
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: FrenchmanPaco is a boy's name that comes from Latin and means "Frenchman". It is used in Spanish.
- Meaning
- Frenchman
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Boy
- Say it
- PAH-koh (Spanish)
Meaning and origin of Paco
As a boy's name, Paco comes from Latin and means "Frenchman". It is used in Spanish.
In Spanish, say PAH-koh. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Paco on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Paco on 3 lists.
“A cheerful Spanish nickname for an Amazon parrot”
From Bird names, parrot names
“Pet form of Francisco, Frenchman; Spanish. Also derogatory slang for a police officer in Chile, Colombia and nearby countries. Say PAH-koh”
From Mexican boy names, mexican nicknames for boys
“Spanish nickname for Francisco, short and snappy”
From Taco Bell chihuahua name, boy chihuahua names
How popular is Paco?
- Recent US rank
- Fewer than 5 babies in 2025
- Best rank
- #3,296 in 1968
- Most babies: 18 in 2007
- Babies since 1960
- At least 324
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 0 per million |
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| 1890s | 0 per million |
| 1900s | 0 per million |
| 1910s | 0 per million |
| 1920s | 0 per million |
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| 1960s | 1 per million |
| 1970s | 2 per million |
| 1980s | 3 per million |
| 1990s | 2 per million |
| 2000s | 4 per million |
| 2010s | 4 per million |
| 2020s | 2 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,442 | #13,736 | – | #9,519 | – | #10,514 | – | #13,644 | #9,645 | – |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Other forms of Paco
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- FrancisFrenchman (Latin, boy)
- ProinsiasFrenchman (Latin, boy)
Names spelled like Paco
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
Names with a similar meaning
- FranciscoA frenchman (Latin, boy)
- CheccoA Frenchman (Latin, boy)
- FannieFrenchman, from Frances (Latin, girl)
- FrancescoA frenchman (Latin, boy)
- Francisco JavierFrenchman, new house (Latin and Basque, boy)
- Francisco JoséFrenchman, he will add (Latin and Hebrew, boy)
- FranciszekA Frenchman (Latin, boy)
- FrançoisA frenchman (Latin, boy)
- FrankieA frenchman (Latin, unisex)
- Jean-FrançoisGod is gracious, plus Frenchman (Hebrew and Latin, boy)
Middle names for Paco
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a longer length, so the full name flows.
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Paco: common questions
What does the name Paco mean?
Paco comes from Latin and means "Frenchman".
Is Paco a boy or girl name?
Paco is mainly a boy's name.
Where does the name Paco come from?
Paco comes from Latin and means "Frenchman". Today it is used in Spanish.
How do you pronounce Paco?
In Spanish, say PAH-koh. Pronunciation can vary between languages and regions.
What are other forms of Paco?
Forms of Paco with the same meaning and origin include Francis (English) and Proinsias (Irish).
What middle names go with Paco?
Middle names that flow well with Paco include Ambrose, Gerald, Grant, Isaac and Louis. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.