Chico

The boy's name Chico is a Portuguese diminutive of Francisco, which originates from Franciscus. From this, the old Italian name Francesco developed, which was commonly used as a nickname for Giovanni Bernardone (Saint Francis of Assisi).

What does the name Chico mean?

The boy's name Chico is a Portuguese diminutive of Francisco, which originates from Franciscus. From this, the old Italian name Francesco developed, which was commonly used as a nickname for Giovanni Bernardone (Saint Francis of Assisi). It can be translated to mean 'the little Frenchman' or simply 'the Frenchman.' Additionally, there is a connection to the Old French word franc, which stands for 'free' and was later used in Latin as francus. Thus, another possible meaning could be 'the free one' or 'the free man,' as well as 'the Frank' and 'the man from the land of the free.' In Spanish, the name means 'the boy,' derived from the Spanish term chico for 'boy,' 'child,' and 'lad.' The name became well-known through Saint Francis of Assisi, an influential preacher and founder of the Franciscan order. Other variants include Paco, Patxi, Franziskus, Franciskus, Franceso, Franchesco, Franciszek, Frantisek, Francisek, Francesc, Francisc, Franco, Franko, Frano, Francois, and Francis.

Where does the name Chico come from?

Etymology Chico is a masculine name of Old French and Old Italian origin meaning 'the little Frenchman.' Old French Old Italian

How do you pronounce Chico?

Sound & pronunciation of Chico: The name Chico is designed to be two syllables and flows smoothly. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Chi-co' [ˈtʃiko], combining a clear onset with an open, rounded ending syllable. The concluding '-co' provides a friendly, balanced finish. This makes Chico seem approachable and lively - a name with a clear form that unfolds a warm and uncomplicated presence.

When is the name day of Chico?

The name day of Patxi is October 4.

Popularity

Chico is a rare name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 5,840th in the list of the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 2014, reaching 3,829th. Over the last ten years, Chico has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it 4,894th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,432nd.

Famous people

• Chico Alvarez (jazz trumpeter)
• Chico Anysio (Brazilian actor)
• Chico Bennett (music producer)
• Chico Benymon (American actor)
• Chico Bouchikhi (musician)
• Chico Buarque (Brazilian musician)
• Chico Che (Mexican singer)
• Chico Chism (American blues musician)
• Chico Ejiro (Nigerian director)
• Chico Freeman (saxophonist and jazz musician)
• Chico MacMurtrie (sculptor)
• Chico Marx (American comedian)
• Chico O’Farrill (composer)
• Chico Pinheiro (news anchor)
• Chico Slimani (British singer)
• Chico Whitaker (Brazilian activist)