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Frank
Meaning: a Frank; free · Origin: Germanic · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
Originally referring to the Franks, a Germanic people; it came to mean 'free, honest'. Frank Sinatra is its most famous bearer.
Famous people named Frank
- Frank Sinatra (singer)
- Frank Lloyd Wright (architect)
Nicknames
Frankie
Variants & related names
Franco, Frans, Franck
Frank name art
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FAQ
What does the name Frank mean?
Frank means “a Frank; free”. It comes from Germanic.
Is Frank a popular name?
Frank is a classic boys' name that has been used for generations in the English-speaking world. For its current rank, see the US Social Security Administration or UK Office for National Statistics baby-name lists.
What are nicknames for Frank?
Frankie.
What are other forms of Frank?
Franco, Frans, Franck.
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.