Francis

Francis has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Francis isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Francis is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Francis was, in the past month, the 2306th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of April 2024, Francis is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Francis was viewed 25 times, and liked 0 times.

The map below shows Francis's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Francis is most adored in Oregon, New York and Colorado.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Washington, Ohio and Georgia.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Francis.

Most popular breeds named Francis:

1. German Shepherd
2. Labrador Retriever
3. Chihuahua
4. Poodle
5. Rhodesian Ridgeback

• A mexican hairless dog named Francis played a role in the movie Superstar.
• A bulldog named Francis played a role in the movie Oliver & Company.

Francis is found in these categories:

independent

The name's association with Saint Francis of Assisi, known for his love of animals, suggests independence and strength.

old-fashioned

Popularized in mid-20th century, notably by a talking mule in film!