US Popularity Rank: 834

Origin: German

Meaning: Frankish, of the Franks; Free man; Truthful, sincere

Frances is a gender-neutral name of Latin and German origin, meaning “of the Franks,” "Frankish," “free man,” and "truthful" or "sincere." Frances, which originated in Britain in the 17th century, is said to be the feminine version of Francis, however, the spelling of Frances sports a unisex appeal. Various versions of Frances have become prevalent across European regions, including the Italian Francesco and Francesca and the French Francois, which offer plenty of options for naming baby!