Franciscus is a classic Latin masculine given name, derived from the word 'francus,' which means 'free' or 'French.' It was quite popular during the Middle Ages, particularly among Catholics due to its association with Saint Francis of Assisi. The name gained further prominence in the late 20th century, peaking in popularity in the Netherlands in the early 1980s.
"Franciscus was quite popular as a baby boy name in 1993 with five newborns sharing the name that year."