The name Francis is of Latin origin, derived from the word 'franciscus', which means 'free' or 'French'. It was originally a nickname given to people of French descent or those who were freeborn. The name Francis gained significant popularity due to Saint Francis of Assisi, an Italian Catholic friar and deacon in the late 12th century, who became one of the most venerated saints in the Roman Catholic Church. In English-speaking countries, Francis is often associated with its more common variants such as Frank, Frankie, or Franco.
"Francise is not a particularly popular name, with only five births recorded in 1917 and six each in 1928 and 1990, totaling just seventeen."