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Francis
Meaning: Frenchman · Origin: Latin · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
From Latin Franciscus, 'Frenchman'. Saint Francis of Assisi and Pope Francis made it a name of humility.
Famous people named Francis
- Saint Francis of Assisi
- Pope Francis
Nicknames
Frank, Frankie
Variants & related names
Francisco, François, Francesco, Franz
Francis name art
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FAQ
What does the name Francis mean?
Francis means “Frenchman”. It comes from Latin.
Is Francis a popular name?
Francis is a classic boys' name that has been used for generations in the English-speaking world. For its current rank, see the US Social Security Administration or UK Office for National Statistics baby-name lists.
What are nicknames for Francis?
Frank, Frankie.
What are other forms of Francis?
Francisco, François, Francesco, Franz.
Similar names
Mark · Ollie · Lucas · Leo · Julian · Anthony
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.