Frenchman or free man
Originally a short form of Francis or Francisco, Fran refers to the Germanic tribe of the Franks. The name eventually came to symbolize a 'free man' as the Franks were the only ones in the region not subject to taxation or servitude.
About 6 boys were named Fran in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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