Francis

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
"Free man"; "Frenchman"
Pronunciation
FRAHN-SEES(French)
FRAN-sis
FRAN-sis(English)
Popularity
Francis is a popular name in many countries around the world. In the United States, it was ranked as the 480th most popular name for boys in 2020. In the United Kingdom, it was the 240th most popular name for boys in 2020.

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Francis Name meanings & History

"Free man"; "Frenchman". Francis is a popular name for boys and has been used for centuries. It is a good choice for parents who want a classic, timeless name.

Zodiac Sign of Francis: Friendly Leo

Synonyms of Francis:

F: Festive,Fiery,Friendly,Fun-loving

R: Resourceful,Restless,Rational,Reason

A: Action,Angry,Assertive,Ambitious,Argumentative,Aggressive

N: Nitpicking,Nervous,Neat,Nice,Neurosis,Nagging,Nutrition

C: Clever,Cute,Choice,Copycat,Candid,Chatty,Curious

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

S: Success,Status,Social Standing,Sensuality,Sex,Security,Solidity

Francis is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Francis include Pope Francis, Francis Bacon, Francis Ford Coppola, and Saint Francis of Assisi.

2.) Francis (Male)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) free; from France. Religion: Saint Francis of Assisi was the founder of the Franciscan order. See also Farruco,Ferenc.

Other Forms: France, Frances, Franciskus, Francys, Frannie, Franny, Franscis, Fransis, Franus, Frencis


3.) Francis (Male)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) free spirit; from France

Other Forms: Fran, Frances, Franciss, Frank, Franky, Frannkie, Franny, Frans


4.) FRANCIS (Male)

Usage: French

Meanings: From Franceis, an Old French form of the Italian Francesco, which is from the Middle Latin Franciscus (a Frenchman). Franciscus is derived from Francus (a Frank, a freeman), which has its root in the Old French franc (free). Var: Franchot. (FRAHN-SEES)


5.) Francis (Male)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: From France

Other Forms: Franciss, Fransis


6.) FRANCIS (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: From Franceis, an Old French form of the Italian Francesco, which is from the Middle Latin Franciscus (a Frenchman). Franciscus is derived from Francus (a Frank, a freeman), which has its root in the Old French franc (free). Short: France, Frank. Pet: Frankie. (FRAN-SIS)


7.) FRANCIS (Male)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: From Franceis, an Old French form of the Italian Francisco, which is from the Middle Latin Franciscus (a Frenchman). Franciscus is derived from Francus (a Frank, a freeman), which has its root in the Old French franc (free). The Scottish Gaelic form of the name is Frang. Short: Frank. Pet: Frankie. (FRAN-SIS)


8.) Francis (Female)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) a form of Frances.

Other Forms: Francise, Francys, Franis, Franise, Franiss, Franisse, Franncia, Frantis, Frantisa, Frantise, Frantiss, Frantissa, Frantisse


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