Fran
- Gender
- Boy
- Say it
- FRAN
- Origin
- Latin
Fran is a boys' name of Latin origin, meaning “Frenchman”. Too few babies were given it in the latest year to rank.
What does Fran mean?
Latin: short form of Francis, from Latin Franciscus
“Frenchman”
A short form of Francis, which comes from Latin Franciscus, meaning Frenchman, and spread through Saint Francis of Assisi.
More on Wiktionary.
Is Fran a girl's or a boy's name?
Fran is a boys' name.
How popular is Fran in the UK?
No boys in the UK were given it in 2025, or too few to be listed. Its busiest year was 2006, with 7 boys.
Fran in the UK, year by year
| Year | Boys | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | #6,143 |
| 2019 | 0 | – |
| 2018 | 0 | – |
| 2017 | 0 | – |
| 2016 | 0 | – |
| 2015 | 0 | – |
| 2014 | 0 | – |
| 2013 | 0 | – |
| 2012 | 0 | – |
| 2011 | 0 | – |
| 2010 | 0 | – |
| 2009 | 0 | – |
| 2008 | 4 | #3,836 |
| 2007 | 4 | #3,748 |
| 2006 | 7 | #2,386 |
| 2005 | 6 | #2,545 |
| 2004 | 0 | – |
| 2003 | 1 | #4,616 |
Names like Fran
Names given in the same years and the same naming tradition, with a similar sound.
John James Vinnie Felix Frederick Freddie Charles Francis William Patrick Leon George
Names related to Fran
More Latin names
Oliver Olivia Leo Roman Aurora Emily Florence Mabel Luna Nora Rosie Emilia Max Nova Lucy Julian
Sources
Figures from Baby names in England and Wales (Office for National Statistics), Babies' first names (National Records of Scotland) and Baby names (Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency). Nameling last updated them on 20 October 2026. How the figures are worked out, and the data to download.
To cite this page: Nameling, “Fran: name meaning, origin and popularity”, https://www.nameling.co.uk/names/fran, updated 20 October 2026.