Girl name guide

Frances name meaning, origin and style

Frances is a Latin via French name commonly associated with Frenchwoman; free one.

Origin

Latin via French

Meaning

Frenchwoman; free one

Say it

FRAN-sis

Choosing Frances

A serious, literary classic with Frankie and Fran as more relaxed alternatives.

Popularity note

Popularity changes over time and by place. For current United States birth-name data, consult the Social Security Administration’s annual name statistics.