Francis: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: fr-ahnc-ees
Origin: England
gender-male

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Region Origin: Northwestern Europe
Meaning: Free man

Francis is a distinguished and enduring name meaning “free man.” It gained widespread popularity due to Saint Francis of Assisi, the beloved patron saint of animals and nature. Francis conveys humility, kindness, and a deep connection to spirituality and nature. It remains a classic choice for a boy whose character is expected to be compassionate and noble.

Francis Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Francis is currently #6458 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Francis is currently #2822 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Francis is currently #3051 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Francis is currently #1339 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Francis is currently #3432 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Francis is currently #1532 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

Popularity Trend Chart

Source: Social Security Administration

Famous People Named Francis

This section lists notable individuals and public figures named Francis, showcasing their achievements and contributions in various fields.

  • Francis Ford Coppola: Francis Ford Coppola is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter known for directing "The Godfather" trilogy and "Apocalypse Now."
  • Francis Bacon: Francis Bacon was an English philosopher and statesman who served as Attorney General and as Lord Chancellor of England. He is known for developing the scientific method. He passed away in 1626.
  • Francis Crick: Francis Crick was a British molecular biologist, biophysicist, and neuroscientist who co-discovered the structure of the DNA molecule. He passed away in 2004.
  • Pope Francis: Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, he is the head of the Catholic Church and the first Jesuit pope.

 

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