Franklin vs Prince

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Franklin

Boy #389 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"free man, freeholder of land"

Origin: Middle English

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Boy #404 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"royal son; prince"

Origin: Latin

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Franklin Rank #389

Prince Rank #404

Franklin is more popular, ranked #389 vs #404 for Prince.

Is Franklin or Prince more popular?

Franklin is more popular, ranked #389 compared to Prince at #404 in the United States.

What do Franklin and Prince mean?

Franklin means "free man, freeholder of land" (Middle English origin). Prince means "royal son; prince" (Latin origin).

Are Franklin and Prince boy or girl names?

Franklin is primarily a boy name. Prince is primarily a boy name.