Frank
Meaning of Frank
Frank is a classic male name that holds timeless appeal. Pronounced FRANK (/fræŋk/) in English, it also has variations such as Francis and Frankie. The popularity of Frank has been consistent over the years in the United States, with regular occurrences across decades. In recent years, its ranking has hovered around the 400s, but it enjoyed a period of higher popularity around the mid-20th century, consistently placing within the top 100 names for newborn boys from the 1930s to late 1970s. Whether you're drawn to its straightforward simplicity or its vintage charm, Frank could be an excellent choice for your baby boy.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as FRANK (/fræŋk/)
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Notable People Named Frank
| Frank Sinatra - Francis Albert Sinatra, also known as "Ol' Blue Eyes" and the "Chairman of the Board," was a highly popular American singer and actor, and one of the best-selling music artists of the mid-20th century. |
| Frank Vincent Zappa was an influential American musician, composer, and bandleader known for his innovative and diverse musical works, spanning rock, pop, jazz, orchestral, and musique concrète. |
| Frank James Lampard is a highly accomplished English professional football manager and former player, known for his exceptional career at Premier League club Chelsea and his record-breaking achievements in the sport. |
| Frank Lloyd Wright was a highly influential American architect known for his organic architecture philosophy and iconic designs such as Fallingwater. |
| Frank Gore - Franklin Gore Sr. is a former American football running back known for his 16-season career in the NFL, primarily with the San Francisco 49ers, and for ranking third in career rushing yards. |
| Frank Frederick Borman II was an accomplished American astronaut and USAF colonel who commanded the historic Apollo 8 mission, becoming one of the first humans to fly around the Moon. |
| Frank Miller is a renowned American comic book artist, writer, and screenwriter famous for his work on Daredevil, The Dark Knight Returns, Sin City, and 300. |
| Frank Russell Capra was an influential Italian-American film director, producer, and screenwriter known for his award-winning films in the 1930s and 1940s, and is considered the personification of the "American Dream". |
| Frank William Abagnale Jr. is an American security consultant, author, and convicted felon known for his fraudulent activities and autobiography "Catch Me If You Can," which was adapted into a film. |
| Frank Ocean - Christopher Francis Ocean, an American singer, songwriter, and rapper, is known for pioneering the alternative R&B genre and has won two Grammy Awards and a Brit Award for International Male Solo Artist. |
| Frank Owen Gehry is a Canadian-born American architect and designer known for his iconic buildings, such as his private residence in Santa Monica, California. |
| Frank Edward Thomas Jr., also known as "the Big Hurt," is a former American professional baseball player and two-time AL MVP known for his impressive stats and career with the Chicago White Sox. |
| Frank Robinson was a pioneering American professional baseball player and the first Black manager in Major League Baseball history. |
| Frank Cho, also known as Duk Hyun Cho, is a Korean-American comic strip and comic book writer and illustrator famous for his work on series like Liberty Meadows and for his precise lines and depictions of curvaceous women. |
| Frank Lowy - Sir Frank P. Lowy is a prominent Australian-Israeli businessman and former chairman of Westfield Corporation, a global shopping center company with significant assets under management. |
