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Franklin
BoyEnglish origin · /FRANK-lin/ · classic
Meaning: Free landowner.
Popularity 60/1002 syllables↑ Rising
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Today, Franklin is an uncommon name (popularity 60/100).
It has been climbing in popularity in recent years.
The name Franklin originates from Middle English 'frankelin,' derived from Old French 'franc,' meaning 'free,' and the suffix '-lin,' denoting status. Historically, it referred to a free landowner of non-noble birth in medieval England. The name gained popularity as a given name in the 18th and 19th centuries, often associated with industriousness and independence.
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