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Franciszek

♂ Boy

Pronounced frahn-CHEE-shek /frɑnˈtʃi.ʃɛk/Medium

Meaning: The Polish form of Francis — from the Latin Franciscus, 'a Frenchman; a free man'; borne by Saint Francis of Assisi; we note the saintLow

In 30 seconds: A Frenchman; a free man: Franciszek is Polish. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'frahn-CHEE-shek'). We note the saint.
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Origin LowPolish, Latin
MeaningThe Polish form of Francis — from the Latin Franciscus, 'a Frenchman; a free man'; borne by Saint Francis of Assisi; we note the saint
U.S. rank (2025)#12642 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 138

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719172025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Franciszek is the Polish form of Francis — from the Latin Franciscus, 'a Frenchman; a free man'; borne by Saint Francis of Assisi (we note the saint). A lyrical, classic name (said 'frahn-CHEE-shek').

In the U.S. it appears in Polish families. Rare, a-free-man at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Francis is 'a Frenchman; a free man' in Latin (Franciscus) — Franciszek is the Polish form, borne (via Saint Francis of Assisi) — lyrical and classic (we note the saint; said 'frahn-CHEE-shek').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Franciszek — Polish; Latin; saint

Variations

FrancisFranciszkoFranek

Nicknames

Franek

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If you like Franciszek…

Francis— the source name
Francisco— the Spanish form
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Franciszek mean?

Franciszek is the Polish form of Francis — Latin 'a Frenchman; a free man'; borne by Saint Francis of Assisi. We note the saint.

How do you pronounce Franciszek?

It's said frahn-CHEE-shek /frɑnˈtʃi.ʃɛk/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Franciszek a boy or girl name?

Franciszek is a boy's name.

How popular is Franciszek?

Franciszek is a very rare name in the U.S.

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