Boy name
Paco name meaning
“short form of Francisco”
Paco is a traditional Spanish short form of Francisco. Through Late Latin Franciscus, the longer name belongs to a family of names expressing a Frankish or French connection. Used for boys in Türkiye, Paco is related to forms such as Francisco and the Italian Francesco.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #3,345
What does Paco mean?
Short form of Francisco
In Turkish: Francisco adının kısa biçimi
Paco belongs to the Spanish tradition of familiar forms associated with Francisco, though it can also stand independently as a given name. Its meaning is understood through that longer name. It should therefore not be explained by dividing its syllables or linking it to a similar-sounding Turkish word.
Origin of the name Paco
Paco is a traditional Spanish familiar form of Francisco. Francisco belongs to the name family derived from Late Latin Franciscus, referring to a Frank or a French person.
| Linguistic origin | European languages, Latin |
|---|---|
| Is Paco in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | P · Pa |
How to pronounce Paco
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /pad͡ʒo/ |
Is Paco a boy’s name?
Yes, Paco is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Paco does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Paco
Famous people named Paco
- Dj PaCo EY
FAQ about the name Paco
What is the meaning of Paco?
Paco means “short form of Francisco”. Paco is a traditional Spanish familiar form of Francisco. Francisco belongs to the name family derived from Late Latin Franciscus, referring to a Frank or a French person.
Is Paco a boy’s name?
Yes, Paco is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Paco in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Paco nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Paco?
Paco is of European languages and Latin origin.
How many syllables does Paco have?
Paco has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Paco?
Paco does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Paco?
Notable people named Paco include Dj PaCo EY.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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