William Franks

William Franks may refer to:


 * William Joseph Franks (1830–1880), United States Navy sailor and Medal of Honor recipient
 * William Franks (died 1790), English property developer
 * William Franks (landowner) (died 1797), English landowner
 * William Franks (cricketer), (1820–1879)
 * William Sadler Franks (1851–1935), British astronomer