Franklin is a boy's 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..” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Frank, Frankie. As of 2023, Franklin ranks #410 among boys' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #395 in 2021.
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FRANK-lin
Phonetic spelling
Currently #410 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Franklin means “Free landowner; a man of wealth and standing. Franklin D. Roosevelt led the country through the Great Depression and WWII..” It is a boy's name of English origin.
Franklin is pronounced FRANK-lin.
Franklin is most commonly used as a boy's name.
Franklin currently ranks #410 among boys' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Franklin include Frank, Frankie.
Middle names that pair well with Franklin include Franklin Delano, Franklin Pierce, Franklin Henry.
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