Franzl

The first name Franzl is a Bavarian and Austrian variant of the name Franz, which is considered a short form of Francesco. This name was originally used as a nickname for Giovanni Bernardone, known as Francis of Assisi. The origin of the name can be found in the Late Latin term Franciscus.

What does the name Franzl mean?

Franzl means 'the little Frenchman' or simply 'the Frenchman' in German. Additionally, there is a connection to the Old French word franc, which means 'free' and was later used in Latin as francus. Thus, one could also derive 'the Free' or 'the free man' as further meanings. The name gained prominence through Saint Francis of Assisi, who is regarded as an important preacher and founder of the Franciscan order. Furthermore, Franzl is also common as a surname. Similar forms include Franziskus, Franzini, Franzois, Frans, Frantzisko, Frantz, Franek, Franjo, and Fran.

How do you pronounce Franzl?

Franzl is pronounced as 'Franz-l', with the 'l' at the end being slightly emphasized.

When is the name day of Franzl?

The name day for Franzl is celebrated on October 4.

Popularity

In Germany, Franzl is a rather rare first name. It has not appeared in the German first name charts at all. The best ranking Franzl achieved was in 1982, reaching 1,753rd place in the Canadian first name charts. Between 1980 and 2024, the name was used as a first name in Canada less than 10 times, placing it at 6,188th. In the last ten years, no child has been given this name.

Nicknames & pet names

Franz

Famous people

• Franz Lang (Bavarian yodeler and singer (folk music))
• Franzl Lang (singer from Germany)