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I love it, but I don't think it's masculine or strong. I guess it's strong in a quiet, internal way. I'd call it quiet, intelligent, soft, and centered. Maybe feminine, but not in the "girls name" sense, it's definitely a "boys name" but it has a bit of a feminine style.
I also like the saint association (usually I don't care about saint names but this one stands out to me for some reason).

This message was edited 11/4/2021, 5:55 PM

It seems like a gentle masculine name, and I like that about it. I don't care for the meaning, but I guess the saint is a positive association. I always thought Francis "Fran" was kind of dashing, and I also like François.

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In comparison to almost all other forms of it, I don't like Frank, which seems like it should be plural or followed by furt.

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I feel Francis is similar to names like Maurice or Louis or Patrick.

This message was edited 11/4/2021, 3:16 PM

I really like Francis. It's sweet, nerdy, soft, and gentle. I don't like Frank or Frankie as nns for a boy, but it might be avoidable.

Don't like it

I would say it's about the opposite of masculine and strong. Especially considering Frances. Frank would be the masculine and strong name. The ending of Francis is quite a bit softer.

Masculine and strong? I disagree. I think it's attractive in a quiet, academic way.

Yeah I like it too, and I like Frank. I think it's perfectly manly enough.

Frank

This message was edited 12/2/2021, 3:56 PM

Francis is one of my favorites.
I don't find it strikingly "masculine and strong." But it's not feminine, nor weak. Frank seems masculine and strong, and a good nickname if Francis wants it.

This message was edited 11/4/2021, 9:51 AM

I like it a lot for a boy, and though I'm not religious, I also like the St Francis connection. I'm not fond of Frank or Frankie as nns: Francis doesn't need shortening.