The nameFranck
Franck is a French spelling of Frank, from the Franks, the Germanic people who gave France its name. It was very popular in France in the 1960s and 1970s.
- Boy's name
- Germanic
Meaning
Franck comes from the name of the Franks, linked to the idea of a free man.
Origin
Germanic. The spelling with ck is typically French; Frank is the English and German form.
History
Franck peaked in France in the mid 1960s and remained common through the 1970s.
Did you know?
- Franck Ribéry finished third in the Ballon d'Or in 2013.
Famous people named Franck
- Franck Ribéry, footballer
- Franck Dubosc, actor and comedian
Popularity of the name Franck
Franck in France
Franck was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 69,335 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Franck. Its rise began around 1959, and it peaked in 1965. Half of all babies named Franck in France were born before 1970, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 15 births a year on average, against 25 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Franck mean?
Franck comes from the name of the Franks, linked to the idea of a free man.
What is the origin of the name Franck?
Germanic. The spelling with ck is typically French; Frank is the English and German form.
Is Franck a girl's or a boy's name?
Franck is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Franck?
Franck Ribéry, footballer; Franck Dubosc, actor and comedian.