Sancho, derived from the Basque name Sancho, means 'lucky' or 'saint.' It was borne by several medieval kings of Navarre and has been associated with brave and adventurous figures throughout history. The most notable being Sancho Panza, the loyal squire of Don Quixote in Miguel de Cervantes's novel 'Don Quixote,' published in 1605.
Sancho was quite popular among parents between the years of 1972 and 1993, with a total of 34 babies being named Sancho during this time period. The name's popularity seems to have peaked in 1977 with 8 births that year, while the other years had either 5 or 6 births each.