French boy names
Updated: April 10th, 2024
French names have a unique charm and flair, often with a strong sense of cultural history behind them. And while the most popular French male names have remained largely the same over the years, there are some interesting trends and patterns emerging in recent years. According to data from INSEE, the French national statistics agency, Arthur has been the most popular French boy's name while Ethan is also rising quickly in popularity. For those looking for something a bit different, there are plenty of other interesting names to explore.
Below is a list of some of the most popular French boy's names from recent years.
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y ZName
Meaning
Born of the Right Hand
Judge is God
Stoneworker, Stone Worker, To Make
It will Enlarge, God Would Multiply, Yahweh Will Add, Jehova Increases
Gemini, Twin
Dearly Loved, Beloved, Courageous Hero who Killed Goliath King of Israel
Free Man, Husband, Strong, Full-grown
Given, Protector, Lord, Give
Molded From, Humanity, A Prophet's Name, Man of Earth
Anointed Christian, Belonging to Christ
Beautiful Gaze, Handsome, Pretty
Yahweh has Given, Gift of Jehovah
Keeper of the Forest
Merciful, Servant, Inventor of the Corn Mill, Soldier
Saviour, Splendid, Owner of a New Home, Bright
House, Ruler, Laurel
A Bowman Or Archer, An English Surname, Noteworthy and Valorous
God is My Salvation, Old Welshman, Form of Elijah, Elliot
Healing, Healer, Mythical Leader, The Lord is Salvation
The Lord is My God, Form of Elijah
Hunter, Huntsman
Fight, Loud, Struggle, Renowned Warrior
Bald
God with Us
Victory of the People, Victorious Person
Vanishing, Fragility, Vapour, Healthy
Form of Theodore, Courageous People, Wealthy Protector, Wealth and Keep
Heart, Spirit, Intelligent, Bright Mind
Bear-strength, Bear-like, Bonnet, Bear
Great Plains, Big, Tall
Honorable, Bright through Nobility, Noble Famous, Highborn
Case
Wealthy Man, Diminutive of Caspar, Case, Vain
A Town in Central France, From the Raven Farm, Champagne
The Brave
Fertility, To Tame, Conqueror, Spirit
Game Reserve, Guardian, Park Warden, Various Things
Son of Nicholas, People's Victory, Triumphant People
Reference to the French Town Dax, Water
Guards Wisely, Advice, Decision Protector, Strong Defender
Counsel from the Elves, Supernaturally Wise, Name of a King, All and Peace
God has Healed
Crossing, Toll Collector, To Cross the River, Similar to a Surname
Steward of Horses, Marshall, Horse-keeper, Shoeing Smith
Free, French Man, The Element Francesco Which Means Frenchman, Little Frenchwoman
High-spirited, Firebrand, Son of Ty
Redhead, Russet, Red Skinned, Red-head
Of the Woods, Woodsman, Forest, Lives in Wood
Christmas, God is with Us
Gift of Yahweh
Foot-soldier, Curly Haired, To Be Strong, Man from Troyes
From Airelle, Variant of Darrel Open
Traveler, The Third
Who is Aware In All Thing Always, Reference to the French Town Dax, Water, Badger
From Anvers, Valley Ferry, Variant of the Surname Danvers, Dane Crossing
Keeper of the Gate, A Porter Gatekeeper, One who Carries Goods, Door
One who Cuts Cloth, To Cut, Tailor, Schneider
Arrow Maker, Arror Featherer
Lion of God
Isis was the Principal Goddess of Ancient Egypt, Rich, Dorians, From Doris
Form of the Latin Marcellus, Young Warrior, Hammer, Warlike
The Lion, Leo, Form of Leonard
Oarsman, Champagne, A Town in Central France, Abbreviation of Remington
Good, A Blessing
From the Queen's Estate, Fifth in Order, Fifth-Born Son
Youthful, Julia, Illustrious Roman Family, Jove's Child
Assayer, Measure, A Pledge, Oath
Candle Maker, Candle-maker
Handsome Friend, Good-looking Companion
Woodsman, Forest, From the Wood, Wood-dweller
Canon, Priest
Beam of Light, Grace, Regal, Protection
Fighter, Brave
The Strong, Vigorous
Polite, Courteous, Courtly, The Words Curt Meaning Short
Michel, Michael, Who is Like God
Homeland, Land, A Lance
Mountain Belonging to the Ruler, Gomerics Hill
The King, Inspired By a Family Name
Abbreviation of Jonathan, God is Merciful, Jehovah has been Gracious
Talon Claw, Sharp
The Golden One
God of the Vine, Dedicated to Dionysos, Named for Saint Denys
Mountain
Foreign, Waleis, Welshman, Man from Wales
Light, Shining, The Bright, Daylight Babies
Counsel Power, Born Again, Form of Reginald, Reborn
Brilliant and Raven, Will, Shining Pledge, Bright Warrior
From the Island
Pierces, Pierce the Vale
Of the Sea, Defence, Form of Mark, Warlike
Ors, Bear Like, Ormond's Son, Inspired By a Family Name
Lisp, Stutter, One who Stammers, The Element Blaesus Which Means Lisping Stammering
Earth-Lover, Dedicated to Demeter
From Hadria, Adriatic Sea
Farmer, Collector of Taxes on Grain
Stoneworker, Mason
Stoneworker, Mason
The Stone, The Rock
Homeland, Power, Rich, Powerful
Power, Rich, Country and Powerful, Ruler
Family Name, Of the Forest Men, Strawberry, French Town
Legendary Son of Roycol, Devotee, Prince, Lord
Hardy, Strong, Courageous, Bärenstarke
Nobel, Follower of a Nobleman, Ass, God-helmet
Elf, Protection, Safety, Rich
God is with Us
Observer Explorer
Fabric
Offered to the Lord, Belonging to the Lord
Warrior, Valley, Staff of the God, Wood
The God of Thunder, Pull, Stubborn, Powerful
The Marquis
Scottish Form of Joan Gracious Gift from God, John
Illustrious Roman Family, Dedicated to Jupiter
Hairless, The Little Bald One
Feeds on flower, Highly praiseworthy, Inestimable
From Airelle, Loved, Like Darcy, Form of Daryl
Oil Tree, Army, Warrior, Elf
Exalted, Man from Sebaste
Ward of the Forest
Boyish, Spring Like, Youthful, Alder
The Elements Destiny, Destiny
Courteous, Courtly
A Canon, Child of Canns People, Knowing, Young Wolf
God is Merciful, Blessing
Pull, Stubborn, Thunder Ruler, Puller
With Honor, Gervaise, Driver, Servant of the Spear
Son of Elder, Alice
Give, Form of Daryl, Like Darcy, Darling
Imitating, Rival, Rivaling
Knight
Priest, Canon
The Elements Derne Meaning Hidden Secret
Blue
Heaven, Sky
The Marquis
A Town in Calvados, Give, France, From Airelle
Settler of Cord, Seiler, Sea from the Stem End
He Who Wards Off (Other) Men, Manly, Protect and Man
Friend
French Form of Jacob Supplanter, He who Supplants, Yahweh May Protect
Huntsman
God is My Salvation, Variant of Elijah
Pierce the Vale
Lord Shiva, Musical
God of War Mars Ordained, Dedicated to Mars
Firebrand, Son of Ty, High-spirited
Wealth and Protection, Wealthy Protector, Guardian of Property
Huntsman, Hunter
Renowned Warrior, Fame and War, Fight, Light
Yew, God is Merciful, Shrub, The Archeress
Flower, Highly praiseworthy, Priceless
Lion, Leo
Prevail, Fame, Famous Landowner, Renowned
Dear, Loved
Alexandra, Protect and Man, Manly
A Region of Southern Italy, Light, From Lucania, Illumination
Man, The Brave, Manly, Masculine
Powerful, Rich, Power, Peace
The Stranger, God and Peace, Peaceful Ruler, Composition
Little Frenchman, Bègue, Free Condition, English
Prosperity, Love, Long Life
Flag, Ensign Bearer
From the Fortified Hill Or Castle
God of the Vine, From Saint Denis, Denise, Place Name
Auburn Haired, Variant of Bayard
Polite, Courtly, Courteous
Son
Assembled and Peace, Peacemaker, Friedensverkünder, From a Polish Word
Snub Nosed, Court-dweller, Court Meaning Short, Courtly
Wished-for Child, Sea of Bitterness, Star, Bitter
A Red-Haired Woman
Stoneworker, Mason