Franklin
FRANGK-lin
Popularity
#8080
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.
Numerology
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
Personality Traits
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