Francis
FRAN-sis
Popularity
#2083
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
Italian
Total Births
319,430
Peak Year
#7,000 in 1918
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Francis is an English name derived from the Italian name Francesco, meaning 'Frenchman' or 'free man'.
Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Saint Francis of Assisi
Founder of the Franciscan Order.
Francis Ford Coppola
American film director and producer.
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