Francis
FRAN-sis
Boy · Latin
Meaning: From France, free one
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Frank
Boy · Latin · Medium name
- Meaning
- Free, from the Franks
- Pronunciation
- FRANK
- Origin
- Latin
- Popularity
- Uncommon in United States (2023)
Short form of Francis or Germanic 'frank' meaning free.
Popularity: US SSA, 2023
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Languages in use: Latin, German, English
Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom
Alternate spellings
FranckFrench / German
European variant.
Cultural associations
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Frank Lloyd Wright
1867–1959
American architect who designed over 1,000 structures in his organic style.
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