The nameFranc
Franc is a rare French boy's name, given quietly throughout the 20th century.
- Boy's name
- Germanic
Meaning
It takes the name of the Franks, understood as "free".
Origin
Germanic. Franc is also the Slovenian form of Francis.
History
Found from 1900, Franc was given steadily but rarely until the 1970s. It is no longer given.
Popularity of the name Franc
Franc in France
1965peak year (60 births)
1,570babies named Franc in France since 1900
Franc was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 290 births over the decade, 18% of all recorded babies named Franc. Half of all babies named Franc in France were born before 1939, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Franc in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Franc mean?
It takes the name of the Franks, understood as "free".
What is the origin of the name Franc?
Germanic. Franc is also the Slovenian form of Francis.
Is Franc a girl's or a boy's name?
Franc is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Franc?
Variants and related names of Franc include Francis and François.