Franklin Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Franklin Name at a Glance

Name	Franklin
Meaning	Derived from 'francoleyn' meaning a free born landowner. Famous bearer: American President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Franklin Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Franklin means “Derived from 'francoleyn' meaning a free born landowner. Famous bearer: American President Franklin D. Roosevelt”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Franklin Name Origin

Our database records Franklin under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Franklin a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Franklin is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Franklin

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