Find out how popular the first name Froylan has been for the last 49 years (from 1976 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Froylan by gender

Based on the last 49 years of data, Froylan is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 7 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Froylan.

The history of the first name Froylan

The given name Froylan has its origins in the Spanish language and culture. It is derived from the Germanic name Froilo, which is a compound of the elements "fro" meaning "lord" and "ila" meaning "little." This indicates that the name may have originally referred to someone of noble or high-ranking status.

Froylan gained popularity in the Iberian Peninsula during the Middle Ages, particularly in the regions of Spain and Portugal. It is believed to be a variant of the name Froila, which was borne by several historical figures, including Froila I, a king of Asturias in the 9th century, and Froila II, his grandson, who also ruled as king of Asturias in the late 9th century.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Froylan can be found in the 11th century, when it was used by Froylan de León, a Spanish cleric and bishop of León who lived from around 1028 to 1098. He is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church for his piety and charitable works.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Froylan. One of the most famous was Froylan Turcios (1874-1943), a Honduran lawyer, writer, and politician who served as the President of Honduras from 1923 to 1924. Another was Froylan Vega (1931-2020), a Mexican actor and comedian known for his roles in numerous films and television shows.

In the realm of sports, Froylan Ramos (born 1956) is a former Mexican professional baseball player who played in the Major League Baseball for several teams, including the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Froylan Casanova (born 1991) is a Puerto Rican professional boxer who has held multiple regional titles in the lightweight division.

Froylan Ledesma (1908-1973) was an Argentine politician and lawyer who served as the Governor of the province of San Juan from 1958 to 1962. He was known for his efforts to promote economic and social development in the region.

Data source

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