Boy name guide

Franklin name meaning, origin and style

Franklin name meaning: free landholder. Explore its origin, pronunciation and related names below.

Choosing Franklin

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

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

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