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Cisco
Pronounced SISS-koh /ˈsɪs.koʊ/High
Meaning: A Spanish short form of Francisco — from Latin Franciscus, 'a Frenchman; a free man' (also linked to St. Francis of Assisi)Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Cisco is a Spanish short form of Francisco — from Latin Franciscus, 'a Frenchman; a free man' (linked to St. Francis of Assisi). A crisp, breezy name with a Western flavor (the Cisco Kid; said 'SISS-koh'; full form Francisco).
In the U.S. it appears as a nickname-name. Rare as a formal name, a-free-man at the root, and breezy.
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What does the name Cisco mean?
Cisco is a short form of Francisco — Latin 'a Frenchman; a free man'.
How do you pronounce Cisco?
It's said SISS-koh /ˈsɪs.koʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Cisco a boy or girl name?
Cisco is a boy's name.
How popular is Cisco?
Cisco is a rare name in the U.S.