Boy name guide

Franklin name meaning, origin and style

Franklin is a English surname name commonly associated with free landholder.

Origin

English surname

Meaning

free landholder

Say it

FRANK-lin

Choosing Franklin

A formal, presidentially familiar name with Frank and Frankie available for everyday use.

Popularity note

Popularity changes over time and by place. For current United States birth-name data, consult the Social Security Administration’s annual name statistics.