Franklin
BoyOrigin: English · Germanic
Meaning
“free landholder”
Cultural Notes
From Middle English frankelin meaning a free man or landowner below the gentry made famous by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Popularity
Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1930s
Community likes: 0
Famous People Named Franklin
- Franklin D. Roosevelt (US president)
Variants & Spellings
Similar Names
Love the name Franklin?
See if your partner agrees — swipe together and find names you both love.
Match this name with your partner