Fran

Diminutive of Francis

"Frenchman or free man"

Fran Origin and Meaning

The name Fran is a boy's name meaning "Frenchman or free man".

While Franklin and Frankie might feel familiar in the US, Fran may feel like an unlikely choice for a boy today, however, it is currently one of several cool one syllable names of the Slovene Top 100. Also borne by football great Fran Tarkenton, it could make an alternative to Finn or Dan, and fit in with softer or gender neutral leaning options like Rowan, Jay, Beau, and Ozzie.

Popularity of the name Fran

• 89 Slovenia 2023
• 96 Bosnia and Herzegovina 2021
• 9 Croatia 2023

Famous People Named Fran

• Fran Perea Spanish singer and actor
• Fran Kranz American actor
• Fran Tarkenton American football player
• Fran Gonzalez Spanish footballer
• Fran Cosgrave Irish nightclub owner and reality TV personality
• Fran Fraschilla American ESPN analyst
• Fran Healy Scottish rock musician

The name Fran in Pop Culture

• Fran character in manga/anime "Katekyo Hitman Reborn"