Franz

Male Name

German Pronunciation

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Predominant Age Group in Germany

Typically born before 1950

Predominant Regional Usage

• Southern Germany
• Western Germany

Variant Spelling

• Frantz (rare)

Variant Forms

See also Franziska

Origin and Meaning

German short form of Latin Franciscus = 'Frank, Frenchman' (see also Frank)

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