Frank

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Meaning
The name Frank means 'free man' or 'bold'.
Pronunciation
FRAHNGK(Dutch)
FRAHNK(French)
FRANGK(English, German)
The name Frank is pronounced like 'frank', with a short 'a' sound.
Popularity
The name Frank is currently ranked #355 in popularity in the United States. It is more popular in Europe, particularly in Germany, where it is a common name.

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Cartoon of Frank

Frank Name meanings & History

The name Frank has Germanic origins and is derived from the word 'frank', meaning 'free man' or 'bold'. The name has been popular in English-speaking countries since the Middle Ages. The name Frank means 'free man' or 'bold'. Frank is a popular boys' name that can be used in many different contexts. It is traditional and classic, but also has a modern feel to it.

Zodiac Sign of Frank: Friendly Leo

Synonyms of Frank:

F: Fiery,Festive,Fun-loving,Friendly

R: Reason,Rational,Resourceful,Restless

A: Action,Ambitious,Argumentative,Assertive,Aggressive,Angry

N: Nice,Nagging,Nervous,Neurosis,Nutrition,Nitpicking,Neat

K: Karate,Kundalini,Kind,Karma

Frank is:

  • a Boring name
  • a Classic name
  • a Common name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Rough name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people named Frank include Frank Sinatra, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Frank Zappa. There are also several fictional characters named Frank, including Frankenstein's monster and Frank Burns from the TV show M*A*S*H.

2.) Frank (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) a short form of Francis, Franklin. See also Palani,Pancho.

Other Forms: Franc, Franck, Franek, Frang, Franio, Franke, Franko


3.) Frank (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) short for Franklin; outspoken; landowner

Other Forms: Franc, Franco, Frankee, Frankey, Frankie, Franko, Franky


4.) FRANK (Male)

Usage: German

Meanings: Originated as a term referring to a member of the Germanic tribes that established the Frankish Empire extending over what is now France, Germany, and Italy. The tribe is believed to have obtained its name from a type of spear or javelin ( franco ). (FRAHNK)


5.) Frank (Male)

Usage: German

Meanings: Spear; sincere

Other Forms: Franke


6.) FRANK (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: From the Old French Franc and the Germanic Frank, names referring to a member of the Germanic tribes that established the Frankish Empire, extending over what is now France, Germany, and Italy. The tribe is thought to have obtained their name from a type of spear or javelin ( franco ). Alternatively, Frank is used as a short form of Francis (a Frenchman, a freeman) and Franklin (a freeman). See FRANCIS and FRANKLIN. Pet: Frankie. (FRANK)


7.) Frank (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: Free or truthful


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Cartoon of Frank

Description: Free or truthful. Manx form of Francis. Frank is widely used as both a first and last name, particularly in English-speaking countries. It has also been adopted by non-English speaking countries, such as Germany and the Netherlands.

Famous People

Famous people with the name Frank include Frank Sinatra, Frank Gehry, Frank Miller, and Frank Lloyd Wright.

Related Names to Frank

Francis, Frankie, Franklin, Franco, Francisco, Franny

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