Francis

Meaning of Francis

From France, or Frenchman.

Francis has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Francis

Francis is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #420 in 2025 from #435 in 2000.

Notable people named Francis

• Pope Francis
  Head of the Catholic Church
• Francis Ford Coppola
  Film director and screenwriter
• Francis Bacon
  Philosopher and statesman
• Francis Crick
  Discovered DNA structure
• Francis Scott Key
  Wrote the Star-Spangled Banner

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Questions about the name Francis

What does the name Francis mean?

Francis means from france, or frenchman, and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Francis a boy's or a girl's name?

Francis is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Francis?

In 2025, Francis ranked #420 for boys, up from #450 the year before.

When was Francis most popular?

Francis peaked at #420 in 2025.