Frank
FRANK
Boy · Latin
Meaning: Free, from the Franks
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Francis
Boy · Latin · Medium name
- Meaning
- From France, free one
- Pronunciation
- FRAN-sis
- Origin
- Latin
- Popularity
- Uncommon in United States (2023)
From Latin 'Franciscus' meaning Frenchman or free one.
Popularity: US SSA, 2023
VintageClassicBiblical
Languages in use: Latin, English
Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom, Italy
Alternate spellings
FrancesEnglish
Feminine form, also used for boys historically.
Cultural associations
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Saint Francis of Assisi
1181–1226
Italian Catholic friar who founded the Franciscan Order.
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US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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