The nameFranz
Franz is a boy's name, the German form of Francis.
- Boy's name
- German
Meaning
Like Francis, it comes from the Latin Franciscus, "Frankish, French".
Origin
German.
History
Found in France from the early 20th century, Franz was given discreetly, mostly in the 1960s and 1970s, then became very rare.
Famous people named Franz
- Franz Schubert, Austrian composer
Popularity of the name Franz
Franz in France
5081stmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1972peak year (45 births)
1,120babies named Franz in France since 1900
Franz was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 270 births over the decade, 24% of all recorded babies named Franz. Half of all babies named Franz in France were born before 1971, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Franz in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Franz mean?
Like Francis, it comes from the Latin Franciscus, "Frankish, French".
What is the origin of the name Franz?
German.
Is Franz a girl's or a boy's name?
Franz is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Franz?
Variants and related names of Franz include Frantz.
Who are famous people named Franz?
Franz Schubert, Austrian composer.