Frances
Frances is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “free one from France.” It ranked #302 in the United States in 2025. The feminine form of Francis, ultimately from the Medieval Latin Franciscus meaning Frankish or free.
how do you pronounce Frances?
FRAN-sis
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what does Frances mean?
The name Frances means “free one from France.” It comes from the Latin language tradition.
The feminine form of Francis, ultimately from the Medieval Latin Franciscus meaning Frankish or free. Saint Frances of Rome (1384–1440) is the patron saint of motorists. The name carries a dignified, old-soul charm.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #302 |
| 2023 | #318 |
| 2022 | #334 |
| 2021 | #356 |
| 2020 | #381 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Frances?
- Frances McDormand (actress)
- Frances Hodgson Burnett (author)
- Frances Bean Cobain
what names are similar to Frances?
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