Frank
frank
US Popularity:951
Origin:German
Meaning:Free; Frenchman
To be frank is to feel free to express yourself and be upfront in life. The name Frank is of German, English, and French origin and means "free" or "Frenchman," serving as a diminutive of Francis and Franklin. This liberating title may sound a bit formal for baby, but a cute nickname like Frankie makes it ideal for adorable little ones. Frank, with its monosyllabic decisiveness, sounds like its meaning and has a strong, composed vibe to it that baby can grow into over the years. It is also the name of a unique Irish film, directed by the Oscar-nominated Lenny Abrahamson of Normal People and Room fame, starring Michael Fassbender and Domhnall Gleeson.
Famous People Named Frank
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Anne FrankAuthor
- Frank BormanAstronaut
- Frank BrunoBoxer
- Frank CapraDirector
- Frank GoreFootball Player
- Frank OceanSinger
- Frank SinatraActor, Singer
- Frank ZappaSinger
Common Nicknames for Frank
Thought Frank couldn’t get any cuter? Check out adorable nicknames for baby below.
How Popular Is The Name Frank?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Frank is currently #1092 on The Bump
Boy:Frank is currently #611 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Frank is currently #951 in U.S. births
Boy:Frank is currently #468 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#468
in 2023
- 28
from 2022
Sources
WordSense, Frank
Online Etymology Dictionary, frank, May 2024
Ancestry, Frank Family History
Dictionary of Medieval Names from European Sources, Frank
IMDb, Frank, 2014
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