Francis

Boy

Origin: Latin · Italian

Meaning

“from Latin Franciscus, 'Frenchman' or 'free man' (a Frank)”

Source

Cultural Notes

Name of Saint Francis of Assisi the beloved medieval friar who founded the Franciscan Order and is patron saint of animals.

Popularity

Rarity: uncommon
Peak decade: 1930s
Community likes: 0

Famous People Named Francis

  • Francis of Assisi, Francis Bacon, Pope Francis

Variants & Spellings

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