Ferenc Name Meaning & Origin
/FEH-rents/Ferenc is most likely a name of Hungarian origin.
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Name Origin
Ferenc is a Hungarian given name derived from the Latin 'Franciscus', meaning 'Frenchman' or 'free man'. It has been a popular name in Hungary for centuries, often associated with Saint Francis of Assisi. The name is equivalent to 'Francis' in English.
Name Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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Hungarian (Magyar) 90% -
Hungarian (Magyar) 8%
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Hungarian (Magyar) 2%
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Name Details
- First Name: Ferenc
- Name Order: Eastern
- Gender: Male
Famous People Named Ferenc
Famous individuals named Ferenc include Ferenc Puskás, the legendary Hungarian footballer; Ferenc Molnár, a renowned Hungarian playwright and novelist; and Ferenc Gyurcsány, a Hungarian politician and former Prime Minister.
Popularity Trend
In 2005, 5 boys in the US were named Ferenc.
Growth of the name Ferenc in the US (SSA Data):
Ferenc Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 6
People with this name tend to be: Nurturing, responsible and family-oriented.
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.