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Francois

male

Meaning

"Free Man"

Francois is the French form of Francis, historically connected to ethnonyms for the Franks and later interpreted as freedom.

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Popularity History of Francois

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#6558Ranked in 2024

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#6558

Francois was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+475

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Francois Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Francois.

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Fraie
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Baby Name Lists That Include Francois

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Quick Facts

OriginFrench, Germanic
Syllables2
Length8 letters

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