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.
FRANK-lin
Phonetic spelling
This name ranks in the top 25% of popular names.
* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends
Other English names you might love
“Son of James; patronymic meaning "descendant of James"”
“Ash tree town (variant of Ashton)”
“Fortune, luck (variant of Chance)”
“Hunter (variant of Chase)”
“Barrel maker (variant of Cooper)”
“A hard type of stone, symbolizing resilience and strength. (variant of Flint)”
“Wild, untamed”
“One who herds sheep”