Fran

Pronunciation: [ fr-AN ]

Boy Name #20,355 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Fran is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced fr-AN.

Parents who love the name Fran often also consider Frances, Francis, Freda .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #20,355
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Francisco #307 Franklin #389 Francis #451 Frank #469 Franco #743 Frankie #1114 Francesco #1244 Franky #3371

Also a Girl Name

Fran is also used as a girl name, ranked #70080.

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Similar Names

Frances Francis Freda Frieda Frankie Frank Frona Fred

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fran

Is Fran a boy or girl name?

Fran is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #20355. As a girl name, it is ranked #70080. Fran is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Fran?

Fran is pronounced fr-AN.

How popular is the name Fran?

Fran is currently ranked #20355 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Fran a common or rare name?

Fran is an uncommon name, ranked #20355 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Fran

Fran is a boy name .

Is Fran a boy or girl name? Fran is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,355 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #70,080. Fran is more commonly used as a boy name.

Fran is currently ranked #20,355 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Fran include Francisco, Franklin, Francis, Frank, Franco . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.