Franklin vs Killian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Franklin

Boy #389 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"free man, freeholder of land"

Origin: Middle English

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Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Franklin Rank #389

Killian Rank #370

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 vs #389 for Franklin.

Is Franklin or Killian more popular?

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 compared to Franklin at #389 in the United States.

What do Franklin and Killian mean?

Franklin means "free man, freeholder of land" (Middle English origin). Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Franklin and Killian boy or girl names?

Franklin is primarily a boy name. Killian is primarily a boy name.