Morgan vs Franklin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Morgan

Boy #532 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea-born, born of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #389 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"free man, freeholder of land"

Origin: Middle English

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Morgan Rank #532

Franklin Rank #389

Franklin is more popular, ranked #389 vs #532 for Morgan.

Is Morgan or Franklin more popular?

Franklin is more popular, ranked #389 compared to Morgan at #532 in the United States.

What do Morgan and Franklin mean?

Morgan means "sea-born, born of the sea" (Welsh origin). Franklin means "free man, freeholder of land" (Middle English origin).

Are Morgan and Franklin boy or girl names?

Morgan is primarily a boy name. Franklin is primarily a boy name.