Francis
free man or Frenchman (Latin)
Francis is a english / other boy name in the Philippines. PSA rank #105 (83,263 records), 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
free man or Frenchman (Latin)
Francis derives from the Latin name Franciscus, originally an epithet meaning 'Frenchman', famously given to Saint Francis of Assisi. In the Philippines, it is a very common Catholic given name, reinforced both by devotion to Saint Francis of Assisi and Saint Francis Xavier, and by English-language naming conventions popularized in the 20th century.
Francis is the English form of the Late Latin name Franciscus, meaning 'Frenchman' or 'free one'. In the Philippines, the English form became widespread during the American colonial period and modern era, standing alongside the traditional Spanish Francisco.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently paired in compound names such as John Francis, Mark Francis, or Francis Joseph. Common Philippine nicknames include Franz, Frank, Frankie, and sometimes the traditional Hispanic-Filipino nickname Kiko.
Related forms
- Francisco Spanish
- Francesco Italian
- François French
- Francisco Portuguese
Yearly popularity (PSA samples)
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,407 |
Francis with popular surnames
How the first name sits with a mother's maiden surname and father's surname.
About the name Francis
How do I use Francis with two Filipino surnames?
Francis is the given name. The full name is Francis + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Francis a common boy name in the Philippines?
PSA rank #105 describes how often this given name appears in Philippine records — not whether it is a better name. Fit with both family surnames still matters more for the birth certificate.