Francis

American  

[fran-sis] / ˈfræn sɪs /

noun

1. a male given name: from an Old French word meaning “Frenchman.”

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Francis British  

/ ˈfrɑːnsɪs /

noun

1. Dick , full name Richard Stanley Francis . 1920–2010, British thriller writer, formerly a champion jockey. His books include Dead Cert (1962), The Edge (1988), and Come to Grief (1995)

2. Sir Philip . 1740–1818, British politician; probable author of the Letters of Junius (1769–72). He played an important part in the impeachment of Warren Hastings (1788–95)

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Example Sentences

His predecessor, Pope Francis, made a point of washing the feet of prison inmates to emphasize his status as a servant of the church for all people, even criminals.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

Sierra Canyon 4, St. Francis 1: Brayden Goldstein had two hits and two RBIs and Armando Solorio gave up one run in five innings.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Beneath the eye-rolling and laughter at this Francis is real concern.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

Standing by the countdown clock at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, alongside my BBC News science team Alison Francis and Kevin Church, was a truly visceral experience.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

To my surprise it was Francis, not Henry, who answered the phone.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt