Frank as a Male Name
Frank is most commonly a boy's name.
Parents choosing Frank for a boy get a name with a clear Germanic heritage and a well-established boy's usage. The name Frank means “free man (from the Frankish tribe). The 'Frenchman' meaning belongs to the separate name Francis (Latin Franciscus), not Frank.” and is of Germanic origin. Closely related male forms and variants include Francis, Franklin, Franz, Francesco, Franco.
For the full etymology, history and popularity of Frank across all genders, see the complete Frank name meaning.
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Is Frank a boy's name?+
Frank is most commonly a boy's name. It means “free man (from the Frankish tribe). The 'Frenchman' meaning belongs to the separate name Francis (Latin Franciscus), not Frank.” and is of Germanic origin.
What does Frank mean?+
Frank means “free man (from the Frankish tribe). The 'Frenchman' meaning belongs to the separate name Francis (Latin Franciscus), not Frank.” and originates from Germanic.