Frank
FRANGK
Popularity
#468
Letters
5
Syllables
1
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
920,009
Peak Year
#17,089 in 1918
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A short form of Francis, which is derived from the Germanic tribe of the Franks. Originally meant 'Frenchman' or 'free man'.
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Famous Namesakes
Frank Sinatra
Legendary American singer and actor
Frank Lloyd Wright
Influential American architect and designer
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