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Fran

Pronunciation: [ fr-AN ]

Girl Name #70,080 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Fran is a girl name, recorded for 5 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
Girl
Popularity Rank
#70,080
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Also a Boy Name

Fran is also used as a boy name, ranked #20355.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fran

Is Fran a boy or girl name?
Fran is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #70080. As a boy name, it is ranked #20355. 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 #70080 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Fran a common or rare name?
Fran is an uncommon name, ranked #70080 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Fran

Fran is a girl name .

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

Fran is currently ranked #70,080 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Fran include Francesca, Frances, Frankie, Francine, Francis . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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