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Franklin Meaning and Origin

Franklin is English given name meaning Franklin is a name derived from the Germanic tribe of the Franks, who were known for their honesty and fairness. The name can also be interpreted to mean "free man" or "freeman"..

Franklin is a name that's been used by parents who are considering boy baby names.

Franklin is currently #408 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

Famous people named Franklin are Franklin, Franklin Pierce, Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Franklin is a 8 letters name with 2 syllables.

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Franklin name meaning

Franklin is a name derived from the Germanic tribe of the Franks, who were known for their honesty and fairness. The name can also be interpreted to mean "free man" or "freeman".

Franklin name origin

English

Name facts

8 letter name and 2 syllables

Popularity

Franklin is ranked #408 most popular baby boy name in 2022

Gender chart

In 2022, 99% of babies named Franklin were boys

Name popularity in the US

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Franklin in the US

Name popularity in Canada

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Franklin in Canada

Celebrities named Franklin

Franklin (Baseball)
Franklin Pierce (Royal)
Franklin D. Roosevelt (Royal)

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Franklin - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Franklin?
The meaning of the name Franklin is Franklin is a name derived from the Germanic tribe of the Franks, who were known for their honesty and fairness. The name can also be interpreted to mean "free man" or "freeman"..
What is the origin of the name Franklin?
The origin of the name Franklin is English .
Is Franklin a girl or boy name?
The name Franklin is a masculine name. According to our statistics, 98.74% of babies called Franklin were boys, 1.26% of babies called Franklin were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Franklin?
According to statistics, Franklin is ranked 408th most popular boy name in the US, in 2022.
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