Briggs vs Franklin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Briggs

Boy #327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the bridges"

Origin: Old English / Old Norse

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Boy #389 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"free man, freeholder of land"

Origin: Middle English

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Briggs Rank #327

Franklin Rank #389

Briggs is more popular, ranked #327 vs #389 for Franklin.

Is Briggs or Franklin more popular?

Briggs is more popular, ranked #327 compared to Franklin at #389 in the United States.

What do Briggs and Franklin mean?

Briggs means "from the bridges" (Old English / Old Norse origin). Franklin means "free man, freeholder of land" (Middle English origin).

Are Briggs and Franklin boy or girl names?

Briggs is primarily a boy name. Franklin is primarily a boy name.