Frances
Girl name · Latin · pronounced FRAN-siss
Verified name
What does Frances mean?
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Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 299 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 379 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Fran, Frannie, Frankie, Franny
Variant: Francesca, Francine
Related: Francis, Francisca
Using Frances across cultures
Traditional English name with Latin roots.
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