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Franklin

FRANGK-lin

Popularity

#8080

stable

Letters

8

Syllables

2

Origin

English

Total Births

141,588

Peak Year

#5,387 in 1933

First Recorded

1880

Style

Classic & Timeless, Vintage

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Franklin is an English name derived from a surname meaning "free man" or "freeman". It represents independence and integrity.

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Numerology

6

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Famous Namesakes

  • Franklin D. Roosevelt

    32nd U.S. President, led during WWII

  • Benjamin Franklin

    Founding Father, inventor, diplomat, and writer

Nicknames

Personality Traits

HonestIntelligentLeaderReliable

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