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Francis name meaning
Last Name
78k
in the U.S.
in 2010
78k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Francis mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Francis
User Submitted Origins
English
48%
French
34%
Filipino (Philippines)
18%
User Submitted Meanings
- A user from Michigan, U.S. says the name Francis means "Frenchman; Free Man".
- 2 people from Namibia and Zambia agree the name Francis is of French origin and means "King".
- According to a user from Arizona, U.S., the name Francis means "Free".
- According to a user from South Dakota, U.S., the name Francis is of English origin and means "Frenchman".
- A submission from Zambia says the name Francis means "A peaceful leader" and is of African origin.
- A submission from Zambia says the name Francis means "Holy".
- According to a user from Philippines, the name Francis means "Godddes".
International Interest
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Wiktionary
From Latin Franciscus (“French(man)”) (from Francia (“France”), originally a nickname of St. Francis of Assisi.
- A male given name from Latin
- (rare) A female given name from Latin, Alternative spelling of Frances.
- A patronymic surname.
- A ghost town in Nebraska.
- A town in Saskatchewan, Canada.
- A town in Utah.
Francis was also found in the following language(s): Cebuano, Dutch, French, and Latvian
Notable Persons Named Francis
Notable Persons Named Francis
Frank Sinatra
His career lasted from 1935 to 1994. Frank was given the name Francis Albert Sinatra by his parents Anthony Martin Sinatra and Dolly Sinatra on December 12th, 1915 in Hoboken, New Jersey, U.S. He breathed his last breath on May 14th, 1998.
Francis
Francis is a pope. Francis was born on December 17th, 1936.
F. Scott Fitzgerald
F. Scott Fitzgerald was a novelist and short story. He was most prominent from 1920 to present. F. was given the name Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald on September 24th, 1896 in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. He breathed his last breath on December 21st, 1940.
Francis Ford Coppola
Francis Ford Coppola is a film director, producer, screenwriter, and film producer. He has had major accomplishments since 1962. Francis was born as the child of Carmine Coppola and Italia Coppola on April 7th, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan, United States.
Sir Francis Walsingham
Sir Francis Walsingham was a secretary of state (england), spymaster, and secretary of state. Francis was born in 1534 in probably Chislehurst, Kent, England. He left this life on April 6th, 1590.
Francis Bacon
Francis Bacon was a Lord Chancellor, Attorney General for England, and Wales. Francis was born on January 22nd, 1561 in Strand, London, England. He breathed his last breath on April 9th, 1626.
- Francis IIRoyalty
- Francis OuimetGolf Player
- Francis Scott KeyPoet
- Francis IRoyalty
- Francis CrickScientist
- Francis II & IRoyalty
- Sir Francis GaltonScientist
- Frankie AvalonSinger
- Francis MarionMilitary Person
- Keenan WynnActor
- Frankie KnucklesDisc Jockey
- Rory Calhoun
- Jr. Frank SinatraMusician
- Frank TurnerSinger-songwriter
Notable Persons With the Last Name Francis
Notable Persons With the Last Name Francis
Francis
Francis is a pope. Francis was born on December 17th, 1936.
Wadih El Safi
Wadih El Safi was a tarab, folk, and folk music musician. He plays Oud. He was most prominent from 1952 to 2013. Wadih was given the name Wadih Francis on November 1st, 1921 in Niha Chouf. Wadih is also known as Sawt Lobnan Al Khaled, al imlak al loubnani, Sawt Lobnan Al Khaled (The Immortal Voice of Lebanon), and al imlak al loubnani (the Lebanese giant). He died on October 11th, 2013.
Connie Francis
Connie Francis is a traditional pop music, rock, roll, country pop, and vocal jazz singing. She plays Accordion and Vocals. She was most prominent from 1943 to present. Connie was given the name Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero on December 12th, 1938 in Newark, New Jersey.
Anne Francis
Anne Francis was an actress. She was most prominent from 1936 to 1936. Anne was born on September 16th, 1930 in Ossining, New York, U.S. Anne is also known as Anne Lloyd Francis and Ann Francis. She died on January 2nd, 2011.
Black Francis
Black Francis is an alternative rock musician. He plays Fender Telecaster. He holds the title Debaser" and U-Mass". His most notable accomplishments were from 1986 to present. Black was given the name Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IV on April 6th, 1965 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Black is also known as Frank Black.
Steve Francis
Steve Francis is an athlete for the Houston Rockets, Beijing Ducks, Orlando Magic, and New York Knicks. His most notable accomplishments were from 1999 to 2010. Steve was born on February 21st, 1977 in Takoma Park, Maryland.
Common last names for Francis
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Francis | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 59.48% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 30.30% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 2.00% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.07% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.37% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 3.78% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Francis
People with the last name Francis are most frequently White or African American
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Fun Facts about the name Francis
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| #47 | Last Name First Names |
| #21 | Old-Fashioned Boy Names |
| #15 | Unisex Names |