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  1. French Boy Names

French boy names blend classic romance with understated cool — Henri, Bastien, Théodore, Marcel.

Quick facts: French boy names

  • French naming reaches peak fashion in the 1960s–80s, now reviving
  • French names often have shorter, crisper forms of longer Latin originals
  • Colette, Sylvie, and Amélie are seeing strong US revivals in 2025
  • French boy names tend to be understated where Latin ones are grand

French Boy Names

1,685 boy names of French origin — showing top 120

#326
French↑ Rising
Battle worthy
#346
French↑ Rising
narrow
#518
French
From the hall
#541
French
A term that can mean 'fool' or 'idiot'.
#543
French
Soap; A modern coinage with no traditional meaning
#547
French
bright one
#553
French
Christianus, meaning 'follower of Christ'.; Variant of Christian.
#556
French
king, royal
#559
French
From the name of a town in France
#573
French
to go
#583
French
From 'durandus,' meaning 'enduring' or 'steadfast.'
#586
French
based on Triano, meaning the third born
#590
French
from the town of Durville
#593
French
Old French
#597
French
Of the mill
#597
French
pearl
#610
French↑ Rising
famed warrior
#617
French
a reference to the word for 'mark' or 'sign'.; derived from the name 'Marcos', meaning 'warlike'.
#621
French
strong and bold
#629
French
A diminutive form of Paul, meaning 'small' or 'humble'.
#630
French
Derived from Jordan; meaning 'to flow down'.
#637
French
youthful
#640
French
a variant of the name Brian, meaning 'noble' or 'strong'
#642
French
A variation of Clemens, meaning 'mild' or 'merciful'.
#646
French
Small keyhole
#648
French
Derived from 'gustinus', meaning 'majestic' or 'venerable'.
#661
French
Good or kind
#663
French
A variant of Cordelia, possibly meaning 'heart' or 'daughter of the sea'
#672
French
Estate of the fifth son; fourth son.
#674
French
earth or land
#692
French
a modern variation of 'Fauch', which means 'hawk'
#721
French
of the mare
#721
French
Earth; land; Landscape; topography
#725
French
A beloved name with deep roots
#742
French
Gift; dear
#745
French
Lion of the new city
#761
French
herdsman or cowherd
#770
French
derived from 'grand', meaning 'great' or 'large'
#778
French
noble ruler
#783
French
Gift from God
#784
French
The king.
#790
French
A modern variation likely derived from 'Daryl'.
#790
French
bright, clear
#800
French
From the word 'chaste', meaning pure or virtuous.
#804
French
strength, valor
#816
French
Derived from Damaris, meaning 'gentle' or 'calf'
#818
French
Land; Territory
#831
French
brave boar
#839
French
Duck; waterfowl
#843
French
large town
#848
French
God has heard
#849
French
Little brook
#852
French
who is like God
#877
French
Gérard - 'spear strength' or 'brave with a spear'
#882
French
God is with us
#887
French
Stylish or fashionable
#893
French
A beloved name with deep roots
#895
French
of the sea
#912
French
cupbearer
#912
French
Awakening, new beginning.
#919
French
laurel
#967
French
wise ruler
#979
French
A diminutive form of Maurice, which means 'dark-skinned' or 'Moorish'.
#994
French
A battlement or crenel.; A fortified tower.
#1030
French
One who is honored with a laurel.
#1033
French
of the house
#1041
French
To descend or flow down; derived from the River Jordan.
#1052
French
God is gracious
#1053
French
Work or labor
#1054
French
Brave strength
#1060
French
heroic
#1090
French
related to Easter
#1095
French
Belonging to the Lord; Of the Lord
#1103
French
defender of the people
#1105
French
Island (from 'île')
#1127
French
sun
#1136
French
Derived from 'merger,' meaning 'to merge,' possibly suggesting unity or coming together.
#1144
French
assuming the form of a graceful flower
#1153
French
little jar; a small container
#1155
French
with a mustache
#1164
French
Wrathful, hater
#1172
French
Manly, brave
#1185
French
Beautiful ford
#1195
French
from the dell
#1209
French
Derived from the word 'loi', meaning 'law', suggesting someone who embodies justice.
#1221
French
The one who is soft and gentle
#1234
French
The brave one
#1249
French
army man
#1260
French
from gemini: twins
#1289
French
house or home
#1292
French
from the meadow
#1306
French
Thunder ruler
#1327
French
Generous
#1332
French
powerful leader
#1336
French
Learned
#1344
French
Priceless, of inestimable worth.
#1352
French
the supplanter
#1356
French
From the root 'silva', meaning 'forest' or 'woodland'.
#1375
French
adorable
#1395
French
The voice
#1419
French
the sun
#1428
French
Steadfast, loyal.
#1430
French
Bourde
#1449
French
from the stream
#1450
French
Derived from 'Christophe', meaning 'bearer of Christ'.
#1462
French
Brave
#1462
French
From Gaeta
#1465
French
royal, regal
#1500
French
A French name with cultural significance
#1500
French
A French name with cultural significance
#1500
French
A French name with cultural significance
#1501
French
A French name with cultural significance
#1501
French
A French name with cultural significance
#1501
French
A French name with cultural significance
#1501
French
A French name with cultural significance
#1502
French
A French name with cultural significance
#1502
French
A French name with cultural significance
#1502
French
A French name with cultural significance
#1502
French
A French name with cultural significance
#1503
French
A French name with cultural significance

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