Frenchman or free man
Derived from the Late Latin name Franciscus, it originally meant 'Frenchman'. It later became associated with the Germanic word for 'free', particularly through the influence of Saint Francis of Assisi, who popularized the name in the 13th century.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Italian Catholic friar and patron saint of animals
Academy Award-winning director of The Godfather
English philosopher and statesman
Author of the American national anthem
Ambitious politician and protagonist · House of Cards
Co-discoverer of the structure of DNA
English sea captain and circumnavigator
Academy Award-winning actress
Volatile character in literature and film · Trainspotting
