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Francois
BoyMeaning of Francois: French: 'free man'
Francois is a boy's name most strongly associated with French naming. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 5062nd most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 5119th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#5062
18 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#5119
3 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
1,823
First recorded 1912 · peak 1992
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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