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Franklin: Meaning & Origin

Franklin is a boy name of English origin meaning “Free landowner; a man of wealth and standing. Franklin D. Roosevelt led the country through the Great Depression and WWII.”. It's a popular choice, ranking in the top 25% of baby names. With 2 syllables, it's short and easy to say.

Pronunciation

FRANK-lin

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

75/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 25% of popular names.

Nicknames

FrankFrankie

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

28%
53
2010
38
Current
#32
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Franklin Delano
  • Franklin Pierce
  • Franklin Henry

Famous Namesakes

  • Franklin D. Roosevelt
  • Franklin Pierce

Variants & Alternate Spellings of Franklin