Frances vs April

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Frances

Girl #379 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from France, free one"

Origin: Medieval Latin

English American Italian

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Girl #502 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to open (spring)"

Origin: Latin

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Frances Rank #379

April Rank #502

Frances is more popular, ranked #379 vs #502 for April.

Is Frances or April more popular?

Frances is more popular, ranked #379 compared to April at #502 in the United States.

What do Frances and April mean?

Frances means "from France, free one" (Medieval Latin origin). April means "to open (spring)" (Latin origin).

Are Frances and April boy or girl names?

Frances is primarily a girl name. April is primarily a girl name.