What does Francois mean?
Francois means “Free, a free man”. It is a boy name of Latin origin.
Origin, gender and faith
- Origin: Latin – see more Latin names.
- Gender: Boy – browse boy names.
- Popularity: ranked #2373 in BabyNameMeaningz data.
History of the name Francois
King Francois I (1494-1547) invited Leonardo da Vinci to France, which is why the Mona Lisa now hangs in the Louvre. Francois is the French Francis, meaning Frenchman. Director Francois Truffaut (1932-1984) opened the French New Wave with The 400 Blows in 1959. Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica.
Sound, spelling and pronunciation
Francois has 8 letters and 2 syllables, made of 3 vowels and 5 consonants (8 different letters). Its sound is best described as: crisp consonant ending.
Press Listen at the top of the page to hear the name spoken aloud, which helps when you are comparing how a name sounds next to a surname or a sibling’s name.
How the lucky number, colour and star sign are worked out
These three facts are calculated from the spelling of Francois with simple, fixed rules. They are for fun and are not a prediction or a real horoscope.
Lucky number
4Each letter gets its place in the alphabet (A=1 … Z=26): F=6 + R=18 + A=1 + N=14 + C=3 + O=15 + I=9 + S=19 = 85. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 8 + 5 = 13. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 1 + 3 = 4. Result: 4.
Favorite colour
GreenThe lucky number picks the colour from a fixed table. Francois has lucky number 4, so the colour is Green.
Star sign
VirgoOnly the first letter counts (F). The twelve signs repeat along the alphabet: A = Aries, B = Taurus … L = Pisces, then M = Aries again. It is not based on a birth date.
Nickname ideas for Francois
Short and affectionate forms built from the spelling of Francois. They are ideas, not traditional or cultural nicknames, so pick the ones that feel natural to say.
Couple names that go with Francois
Partner names that match Francois by origin, faith, length and sound (Girl names). The percentage is a style match, and the blend is a fun combined name.
How is the match % worked out?
Start at 60. Same origin +9, same faith +6, similar length up to +8, different first letter +5, same last two letters +3 (maximum 99). Blend = first half of one name + second half of the other.
Blend ideas: Francois + Victoria = Franoria · Francois + Vittoria = Franoria · Francois + Viktoria = Franoria · Francois + Clemence = Franence
Sibling names for Francois
Names that sit well next to Francois: similar origin and style, with a close length, sound or ending.
How are siblings chosen?
Start at 45. Same origin +10, same faith +8, same first letter +8, same last two letters +8, close length up to +10, close syllables up to +8, very similar spelling +6. Brothers and sisters are ranked separately.
Brother names
Sister names
Twin name ideas for Francois
If Francois is one twin’s name, these pair with it in different ways. Each percentage shows how well the pair fits that style.
How are twin names scored?
Same scoring as couples, plus a style bonus: Same first letter +18 (else −8), Same ending +18 (else −6), Balanced +5 for a different first letter and +3 for the same ending.
Same first letter
Same ending
Balanced match
Names with a similar meaning
Names whose meaning shares a key idea with Francois (free).
How are similar meanings found?
We take the first two meaningful words of the meaning (4+ letters, common words removed) and list names whose meaning contains the same word.
Frequently asked questions
What does Francois mean?
Francois means “Free, a free man” and is of Latin origin.
What is the origin of Francois?
In our collection Francois is listed as a name of Latin origin.
Is Francois a boy or a girl name?
Francois is listed as a boy name.
What is the lucky number for Francois?
By name numerology (A=1 … Z=26) the lucky number for Francois is 4, with the star sign Virgo. This is for entertainment only.
How do you pronounce Francois?
Francois has 2 syllables. Use the listen button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.
What are some nicknames for Francois?
Spelling-based nickname ideas for Francois include Fr, Fra, Fran, Franc, Ois, Fray.
Which names have a similar meaning to Francois?
Names with a related meaning include Free, Freeman, Freedom, Freeborne, Freebourn, Freebourne.