Francis
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A given name of Latin origin meaning 'Frenchman' or 'free one'. It is commonly used for males and has been borne by several popes and saints.
“Francis was named after his grandfather, who had emigrated from France.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈfrɑːnsɪs/
Syllables
fran·cis
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Synonyms
FrankFrancesco
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Contains vowels A and I with common letter pattern
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Scrabble
Worth 12 points; proper nouns typically not allowed in standard play
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