Francis vs Frances

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Francis

Girl #2,081 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free one, Frenchman"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #11,234 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free one, Frankish person"

Origin: Medieval Latin Franciscus

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Francis Rank #2,081

Frances Rank #11,234

Francis is more popular, ranked #2081 vs #11234 for Frances.

Is Francis or Frances more popular?

Francis is more popular, ranked #2081 compared to Frances at #11234 in the United States.

What do Francis and Frances mean?

Francis means "free one, Frenchman" (Latin origin). Frances means "free one, Frankish person" (Medieval Latin Franciscus origin).

Are Francis and Frances boy or girl names?

Francis is primarily a girl name. Frances is primarily a boy name.