Gender: Male
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Free man or Frenchman
Pronunciation: FRAN-sis, /ˈfrænsɪs/, F R AE N S AH S
Popularity Rank: #626
Derived from the Latin name Franciscus, meaning 'Frenchman' or 'free man'. It is also associated with Saint Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the environment.
The name Francis is of Latin origin and means Free man or Frenchman, associated with Saint Francis of Assisi., Free, French Man, A Man Form France, From france. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Francis is commonly found in France, Nigeria, United States of America, and 95 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: FRAN-sis
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈfrænsɪs/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: F R AE N S AH S
F: Pronounce as in "fish" (F IH SH)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Francis is recorded 94,179 times globally, ranking it as the 626th most common name worldwide.
Francis is most prevalent in France, with 17,745 occurrences, making it the 206th most popular name in the country.
In Ghana, the name Francis is found among 1 in every 32 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| France | #206 | 1 : 73 |
| Nigeria | #65 | 1 : 93 |
| United States of America | #610 | 1 : 203 |
| Ghana | #7 | 1 : 32 |
| Spain | #407 | 1 : 166 |
| South Africa | #668 | 1 : 737 |
| Cameroon | #38 | 1 : 141 |
| Mexico | #604 | 1 : 298 |
| Malaysia | #400 | 1 : 662 |
| United Kingdom | #534 | 1 : 184 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Francis from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: June 21, 2024 09:33 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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