Name:
Franklin
Gender:
Boy
Origin:
English
Meaning:
Franklin originates in English language and means "free owner of land". As a masculine given name its usage has declined recently. It functions as a surname as well, the famous bearer being Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.
Pronunciation:
FRANGK-lin
The Five Elements:
Earth
Famous Franklin:
Franklin Pierce : former US President
Franklin Delano Roosevelt : former US President
Franklin Dunbar : football player
Franklin Morales : baseball player
Franklin Stubbs : baseball player