Paco

The first name Paco, which is male, made its way into German naming conventions only in the 1980s. It is considered a Spanish short and pet form of Franziskus, which is a German variant of the late Latin name Franciscus. From this name, the Old Italian first name Francesco developed, which was used as a nickname for Giovanni Bernardone, known as Francis of Assisi.

What does the name Paco mean?

Paco is regarded as the Spanish short form of Franziskus and means essentially "the little Frenchman" or simply "the Frenchman." Additionally, there is a connection to the Old French term franc, which means "free" and later appeared in Latin as francus. Therefore, one could also derive the meaning "the Free" or "the man from the land of the Free." In general Caucasian linguistic usage, the name stands for "the sky god." Originally, the pastor in a village was referred to as "Padre Común," from which the shortened form Paco eventually developed. The name became well-known through Saint Francis of Assisi, a significant preacher and the founder of the Franciscan order. Other variants of the name include Franciskus, Francisco, Franceso, Franchesco, and Franciszek. In modern times, notable bearers of the name include the Spanish guitarist Paco de Lucia and the fashion designer Paco Rabanne.

How do you pronounce Paco?

The sound and pronunciation of Paco are clear and rhythmic. The name is typically pronounced as "Pa-co" [ˈpako], starting with an open A sound that radiates warmth. The hard k adds a distinctive accent, and the ending "-o" gives the name a rounded finish. Paco has a vibrant and strong character – a name associated with southern dynamism and clear form.

When is the name day of Paco?

The name day for Paco is celebrated on October 4.

Popularity

In Germany, Paco enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 921st on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2010, when it reached 825th place. Over the last ten years, Paco has been given as a first name about 340 times, placing it 1,111th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,195th. Worldwide, Paco shows varying levels of popularity in different countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Baco / Paci / Pacolito / Pakito / Pako / Päckchen

Famous people

• Paco Alcacer (German football player)
• Paco Chaparro (footballer from Great Britain)
• Paco de Lucia (Spanish guitarist / master of Flamenco guitar)
• Paco de Onis (film producer from America)
• Paco Diaw (Georgian basketball player)
• Paco Esteban (Spanish footballer)
• Paco Ibanez (Spanish singer)
• Paco Ignacio Taibo (American writer)
• Paco Ignacio Taibo II (Spanish writer)
• Paco Jamandreu (Argentinian actor)
• Paco Knöller (German painter)
• Paco Lagerstrom (mathematician from Sweden)
• Paco Lucena (musician from Spain)
• Paco Marso (Spanish actor)
• Paco Montalvo (Spanish musician)
• Paco Perez (musician from Guatemala)
• Paco Rabanne (fashion designer)
• Paco Ramirez (Mexican footballer)
• Paco Roca (illustrator from Spain)
• Paco Rodriguez (American baseball player)