Frank

/frangk/

boy

American

Very common

medium

Meaning

Frenchman, free man

At a glance

Origin: American
Gender: boy
Syllables: 1
Popularity: Very common
Baby-safe: Yes

Cultural notes

Frank is a Germanic name that was particularly popular in the English-speaking world due to its association with the Franks, a Germanic people whose territories became France. Famous bearers include Frank Sinatra, a renowned American singer and actor, and Frank Lloyd Wright, an influential American architect.