100 French Boy Names

Aimé, an old French boy's name, means “beloved.” Aimé Leon Dore is a fashion and lifestyle firm based in Queens, New York. Its main store on Mulberry Street in Manhattan features Parisian living room decor. The firm partners with Puma, New Balance, and Porsche.

Achille comes from the Greek name Achilles, meaning “pain.” Achille was a popular French baby boy name until the 1960s. People found Achille in the 1990s, and 510 babies used the name in 2019.

Adélard means “noble, brave” in French. Adélard Took is a fictional character in Tolkien’s world, appearing in The Lord of the Rings. He is a librarian who likes umbrellas and shows up in the film version of the book.

Anthelm comes from the German name Anthelm, meaning “zeal” and “protection.” A notable 12th-century French bishop used this name. Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, a famous French politician and food lover, had this as his middle name. His honor is given to a French triple-cream cheese.

The French and Italian versions of the Greek name Aristides have fallen out of favor. This makes the name very unusual and unique. Its meaning, “the best,” suits your son.

Alain is the French form of Alan, meaning “little rock, handsome, lovely.” Alain has not been in the top 100 since 2002. In 1985, 83 boys in the United States used Alain, making a brief, surprising appearance on US charts.

Alexandre means “man protector” in French. Alexandre Dumas, a prolific 19th-century French author, wrote dramas, romances, and travel novels. His great adventures, like “Count of Monte Cristo” and “The Three Musketiers,” earned him much acclaim.

A native French speaker pronounces this boy’s name A-DREE-YEHN. The feminine form is Adrienne, but both spellings sound the same. Roman Emperor Hadrian’s name came from the Latin Hadrianus. The name also derives from the Adriatic Sea.

Alphonse, the French version of Alfonso, means “noble, prepared.”

Amable is a French name for boys meaning “lovable.” Amable Troude served as a naval lieutenant in the French Navy during the Napoleonic Wars. This relationship makes it an excellent French boys’ name for a family with a maritime background.

André is a common French newborn boy name. Variants exist in other languages. In English, this name is Andrew; in Russian, it is Andrei. Andreas is a Greek name meaning “manly, robust, and warrior.”

This gorgeous French boy’s name is shared with novelist Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, who wrote my favorite book, The Little Prince. The name comes from the Latin name Antonius, meaning “very praiseworthy.”

Barnabé is adorable. This biblical name comes from the Aramaic name Barnabas, meaning “son of the prophet.” You might know Barnaby, a modern form sounding similar to the French name.

The five-letter boy's name means stammer or lisp, yet it flows well. 17th-century mathematician Blaise Pascal used this name. Your son might become a math whiz too.

This unique name was once very religious. Its French meaning, Baptist, honored Saint John the Baptist. It offers a great choice for any parent, religious or not.

Learn the meaning of Beau to grasp why it is a popular French boy's name. The name comes from the adjective "beau," meaning handsome and attractive. Some parents use Bo, making it popular in Scandinavia.

Benoît, the French form of Benedict, means “blessed.” Benoît started as Benoist, a mistake. Now, the ‘s’ often becomes a circumflex stress over the ‘i’ in French nouns.

This name means “a marksman or a spear thrower.” It remains classic.

This French name comes from an old German name. It loosely translates as “bear” and “spear.” Royalty chose the French name, yet it stays uncommon, making it a unique option for your baby boy.

Cédric is a Celtic boy's name meaning "plenty." Our study shows Cédric is the French version of Cedric, not the reverse. Scholars say Sir Walter Scott took the Brythonic name Caratacos for his character Cedric. Ancient Britain and Brittany, France, had names from the Brythonic language.

We find this stylish name, the French version of Chauncey, interesting. Larry King and Paul Hogan endorsed it. Rapper Chance the Rapper (real name Chancelor) increased its popularity.

Claude comes from the Latin word claudus, meaning "crippled, lame." French painter Claude Monet started the Impressionist movement in France. The title "Impression, Sunrise" from one of Monet's paintings helped spread Impressionism. You could use Claude as a middle name for your baby boy in French.

This French name mixes Latin and Greek names, Cosmas and Kosmas. It means “order” or “decency.” In 2019, the popularity of KOM, pronounced KOM, increased sharply.

This bold, clear name shows courtesy and politeness—great traits for a new family member! It stays in style because of athletes and entertainers like Curtis Jackson (50 Cent).

Dieudonné was a popular French boy's name when it first appeared on name charts in the early twentieth century. It never gained traction. It appeared sporadically after the 1930s, with its last appearance in 1953.

Dion means “child of heaven and earth” and sounds amazing. This name carries weight, like Celine Dion’s career, due to its link to the Canadian legend.

Dorians are Greeks living in the Doris district. Dorian means “gift of the sea, child of the sea.” Oscar Wilde first used the name Dorian Gray in The Picture Of Dorian Gray. He took the name from the Dorians, an Ancient Greek tribe from Greece’s northwestern provinces.

This French boy’s name, Dieudonné, sounds DYUU-DAW-NEH and means “given by God.” It comes from the Latin name Deusdedit, which two popes received. French-speaking African countries favor the name Dieudonné for boys.

Damien is a man who wants to be tamed. British modern artist Damien Hurst made news in the early 1990s when he showed pieces made from dead animals in formaldehyde.

Emile is a popular masculine variant of Emily. Adding an ‘e’ to Emil gives it a French feel. Rivals will envy their brother’s fashionable name.

Emmanuel is a French infant boy name. It comes from the Hebrew Immanuel, meaning “God is with us.” Emmanuel College, a British constituent college, started in 1584 at the University of Cambridge. John Harvard, a top founder of Harvard College, graduated from Emmanuel.

This is the short French form of Edmond, derived from the English name Edmund. Old English gives the meanings “wealth” and “protection.” The short French version offers a unique option for a baby boy.

Étienne, Stephen’s French equivalent, means “crown, wreath.” Étienne Fjord sits on the west side of Graham Land. Graham Land is part of the Antarctic Peninsula and Antarctica’s closest point to South America. Small cruise ships favor this stop.

This French boy’s name started as an English surname. It came from the medieval biblical name Elias. Variations include Elliot, Eliot, Elliott, and Elliott.

Elouan symbolizes good light. Elouan is a wine company in Oregon, United States. For over a century, Elouan has produced Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Elouan Rosé from Napa Valley grapes.

Emmerich comes from the German Emmerich. The French pronunciation is ehm-reek, using only two syllables instead of three. It means “whole ruler.” Henry, the English name, may be a direct descendant.

The Greek name Evaristus means “pleasant,” taking its form from the Latin Evaristus. French pronounces EH-VA-REEST, giving it a unique sound.

The Latin version of Elijah is known in French and other cultures. Hebrew means "God is Yahweh." Two versions of Elijah's story exist: the Old Testament and the New Testament. Many saints used the name, often with a Latin spelling.

Fabien comes from the Latin word faba, meaning "bean." Calling your unborn child Bean, Fabien, which was popular in France during the twentieth century, offers a stylish French male name.

This name is popular in France, Spain, and Portugal. Many other languages use it without an accent. The name has Roman origins and means “fortunate” in Latin. Romans used it as a nickname, and saints and popes later adopted it. Your son gets this lucky name!

Fabrice means artisan. This strong French name sounds FAB-REES, which unfortunately sounds too much like the Febreze air freshener line.

Giles is a French name from the English Giles, which means “young goat” in Greek. Giles is a short form of Giles. French pronounces the name ZHEEL, which has a distinct sound. Ignore the meaning of this short name for now!

Gaston is a French masculine name from the Ancient Germanic word gast, meaning “stranger, guest.” Gaston from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is the most known person with this name. Linda Wolverton developed this unique character; Gaston does not appear in the original story.

Guy is a Norman French name. It is also a common boy's name in the United Kingdom. French pronunciation makes it GEE. Guy derives from the ancient German name Wido, which means "wood" or "broad."

This name appears in nearly every language. French pronounces it GA-BREE-YEHL. The biblical archangel’s name means “God is my powerful man” in Hebrew. The Koran also mentions Gabriel.

The usual French version of Gavin is a place name from the Italian “of Gabii,” referring to a city in central Italy. This is a different path from the more popular Gavin. In France, it sits among the top 20 most popular boys’ names.

Gauthier and Gautier are less common spellings of French words for Walter. These names exist in the French language. The boy’s German-origin name means “ruler of the armies.” Your little general earned this title!

The French boy's name comes from the Latinized ancient German name Gervasius, a saint's name. Ricky Gervais, the English actor and comedian, also shares the surname Gervais.

This Norman-French name means “peace” and “territory.” It has German origins. Normans brought this name to England. Bring back this distinctive, old-fashioned French boy's name, once popular in France and the United States.

Georges Braque and Georges Seurat are famous modern artists. The name comes from the Greek term for “farmer” or “earth-worker.” Saint George, spelled this way in English, appears in art defeating a dragon. This traditional French boy's name holds weight.