Boy
Franklin
“free landholder”
- Origin
- Old English
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- 46 of 100Uncommon
- Nicknames
- Frank
About the name Franklin
Franklin is a masculine first name meaning “free landholder”, with roots in Old English. The name has 2 syllables. It is relatively uncommon. Common nicknames include Frank.
Frequently asked about Franklin
- What does the name Franklin mean?
- The first name Franklin means “free landholder”.
- Where does the name Franklin come from?
- Franklin has its roots in Old English.
- Is Franklin a girls' or boys' name?
- Franklin is a masculine first name (a boys' name).
- How popular is Franklin?
- Franklin is a relatively uncommon first name.
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