Meaning
free man, Frenchman
Origin
Francis is a name of Latin origin, rooted in roman tradition.
It appears in our records across 13 countries (AO, BE, CM, EC, ES, FR, GB, GH, MX, MY, NG, US, ZA).
Style
- classic
- international
- traditional
- religious
- elegant
- strong
Famous people named Francis
- Francis of Assisi
- St. Francis of Assisi
Variations
Franciscus, Francisco, Francesco, Franz, Francois, Francisco (ES), Franz (DE), Francisco (Spanish), Francesco (Italian)
Nicknames
Fran, Paco, Franck, Frank, Franky
Popularity
Francis appears in 13 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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