Gender: Male
Origin: German
Meaning: A Free Man, French Man, A Man from France, Form of Francis
Pronunciation: franz, /frænz/, F R AE N Z
Popularity Rank: #2,430
Derived from the Germanic name Franciscus, meaning 'Frenchman' or 'free man'. It is a common name in German-speaking countries and has been borne by various saints and composers.
The name Franz is of German origin and means A Free Man, French Man, A Man from France, Form of Francis. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Franz is commonly found in Austria, Germany, Bolivia, and 84 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: franz
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /frænz/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: F R AE N Z
F: Pronounce as in "fish" (F IH SH)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
Z: Pronounce as in "zoo" (Z UW)
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At NamesLook, the name Franz is recorded 26,946 times globally, ranking it as the 2,430th most common name worldwide.
Franz is most prevalent in Austria, with 8,060 occurrences, making it the 10th most popular name in the country.
In Austria, the name Franz is found among 1 in every 13 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | #10 | 1 : 13 |
| Germany | #201 | 1 : 65 |
| Bolivia | #100 | 1 : 76 |
| Italy | #1,126 | 1 : 519 |
| Peru | #840 | 1 : 769 |
| Switzerland | #269 | 1 : 205 |
| United States of America | #4,686 | 1 : 3,301 |
| France | #3,386 | 1 : 3,112 |
| Chile | #1,544 | 1 : 1,822 |
| Colombia | #4,524 | 1 : 4,999 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Franz from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Franz the Flawless, Detail-Oriented Franz, Precision Franz, The Architect (Franz), Franz the Finisher, Meticulous, Captain Correct, Franz the Faultless, The Perfecter (Franz), Franz of the Fine Points,
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