Boy Name

Francis

"Free man; one who is free or unrestrained."

Ranked #450 for boys

About the Name Francis

Meaning

Free man; one who is free or unrestrained.

Origin

Latin

Gender

Boy

First Letter

Boy Rank

#450

Girl Rank

#2083

Francis is a boy name of Latin origin. The name means "Free man; one who is free or unrestrained." and Currently ranked #450 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with F or explore other Latin names.

Popularity Over Time

#36879

1950

#20832

1960

#11295

1970

#10838

1980

#8460

1990

#5322

2000

#6093

2010

#3708

2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Francis

PF Pope Francis (religious leader)
FS Francis Scott Key (poet/songwriter)

Names Similar to Francis

Frank

Boy

Free or frank, representing honesty and openness.

Germanic #468

Franz

Boy

Free man; one who is free, from Germanic Frank.

Germanic #5500

Francisco

Boy

Free man, Frenchman

Spanish #307

Quick Facts

Syllables: 2
Letters: 7
Starts with: F
Origin: Latin