What is the origin of the name Francis?

Francis is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Francis?

In 2023, 693 babies were named Francis in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Francis is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 693 →

All-Time Total: 274,920

Peak Year: 1918

Francis is of Latin origin, derived from the name Franciscus, meaning "Frenchman" or "free man."

Boy names closely related to Francis

Rory Colin Kieran Conor Cole Cillian Connor Maxwell

Girl names closely related to Francis

Fiona Maeve Clare Lena Quinn Brooke Bridget Mackenzie

Names with similar meaning to Francis

Anaya Fannie Fanny Fran Frances Francesca Francesco Franchesca

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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