Updated March 21, 2024 Share: Table of contents Girl name origins & meanings Old French : Free; an androgynous name, though Frances is generally used for girls and Francis for boys Girl name variations Frances Frances - 6% this year Feminine Uncommon Find out more Francesca Francesca + 9% this year Feminine Uncommon Find out more Francisca Francisca - 2% this year Feminine Rare Find out more Franny Franny 0 % this year Neutral Rare Find out more Fanny Fanny + 17% this year Feminine Rare Find out more Francine Francine + 3% this year Feminine Rare Find out more Francene Francene 0 % this year Feminine Rare Find out more Francess Francess 0 % this year Feminine Rare Find out more Francesta Francesta 0 % this year Feminine Rare Find out more How Popular Is The Name Fran Appears on 105 Classic Literary Baby Names for Girls, Boys & Bookworms