French boy names
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 Z
| Name | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|
| Aadan | Acceptance, Seizing, White in Somali | |
| Abel | Vanishing, Fragility, Vapour, Healthy | |
| Abelhard | Noble, Honorable, Hardy, Brave | |
| Absolon | God the Father is Peace, God the Father of Peace | |
| Achille | Pain, The One Who has Beautiful Lips | |
| Adam | Molded From, Humanity, A Prophet's Name, Man of Earth | |
| Adolphe | Noble, Honorable, Wolf | |
| Adrien | From Hadria, Adriatic Sea | |
| Adrienne | Adriatic Sea, Woman from Hadria | |
| Aimes | Friend | |
| Airamis | ||
| Alaer | Joyful | |
| Alaere | Joyful | |
| Alain | Tribe near the Black Sea, Rock | |
| Alare | Joyful | |
| Alayr | Joyful | |
| Alban | Man from City Alba, White, The Albanian | |
| Albert | Honorable, Bright through Nobility, Noble Famous, Highborn | |
| Aldric | Old Leader, Powerful, Wise Ruler, Noble and King | |
| Alerón | Winged | |
| Alex | Protect and Man, Defender of Men, Manly | |
| Alexandra | Feminine of Alexander, To Defend, Protect and Man, Manly | |
| Alexandre | He Who Wards Off (Other) Men, Manly, Protect and Man | |
| Alexis | To Protect, The Defender, Helper, Repel | |
| Alfred | Counsel from the Elves, Supernaturally Wise, Name of a King, All and Peace | |
| Algernone | Moustachioed, Wearing a Mustache, Bearded | |
| Algey | Bearded, Wearing a Mustache, Moustachioed | |
| Algi | Moustachioed, Bearded, Wearing a Mustache | |
| Algon | Bearded, Wearing a Mustache, Moustachioed | |
| Alix | Noble, Protector, Honorable | |
| Allgernon | Bearded, Moustachioed, Wearing a Mustache | |
| Alois | Very, Struggle, All and Wise, Way | |
| Aloisia | Most, Very, Way | |
| Aloisius | Most, Very | |
| Aloys | Very, All and Wise, Most | |
| Aloysius | Fame and War, Most, Very, Renowned Warrior | |
| Alphonse | Embattled, Eager, Fight, Noble and Fast | |
| Alvise | Very, Most | |
| Amable | Who Deserves to Be Loved, One who Loves | |
| Amarante | Unfading, Imperishable, To Love | |
| Amaury | Of Moorish Origin, Rich, Power, Inspired By the Ostrogothic Dynasty of Amelungen | |
| Ambroise | Immortal | |
| Amess | Friend | |
| Amner | ||
| Anatole | Sunrise, Aurora, A Native of the East | |
| Anselme | Helmet of War | |
| Antoine | Feeds on Flower, Beyond Praise, Highly Praiseworthy, Inestimable | |
| Antonin | Who Eats Flower | |
| Apollinaire | About Apolon | |
| Aramiss | ||
| Aramith | ||
| Archer | A Bowman Or Archer, An English Surname, Noteworthy and Valorous | |
| Ariel | Lion of God | |
| Aristide | The Best Form | |
| Armand | Strong and Man, Warrior, Army | |
| Armel | Bear and Prince | |
| Arnaud | Strength of an Eagle, Introduced into Britain During the Norman Conquest, Rule | |
| Arramys | ||
| Arthur | Arthur was a Great King Lives In 6Th Century, The Bear, Stone, Noble | |
| Aubert | All and Brilliant, Of Noble Lineage, Illustrious | |
| Aubin | The White, Pale-skinned, Fair | |
| Augustin | Magnificent, Exalted, Form of Augustus, Great | |
| Averea | Alfreda, Rules with Elf-wisdom, Elfin Ruler, Leader of the Elves | |
| Averi | Alfreda, Alfreda | |
| Averie | Alfreda, Alfreda | |
| Avery | Elf Ruler, Alfreda, Counsel from the Elves, Rules with Elf-wisdom | |
| Avrea | Rules with Elf-wisdom, Elf Ruler, Counsel from the Elves, Alfreda | |
| Aymes | Friend | |
| Azore | Bright Blue, Sky-blue | |
| Azureen | Azure Sky Blue, Sky-blue | |
| Azurey | Azure Sky Blue, Sky-blue | |
| Azuryn | Azure Sky Blue, Sky-blue | |
| Azuryne | Azure Sky Blue, Sky-blue | |
| Ballou | Soul, Mind, Heart, English | |
| Baptiste | Immerse, The Baptist | |
| Barbir | One who Trims Or Shaves Beards | |
| Barbor | One who Trims Or Shaves Beards | |
| Barbour | One who Trims Or Shaves Beards | |
| Barbyr | One who Trims Or Shaves Beards | |
| Barret | Variant of Barnett, Bear-strength, Cap, Brave as a Bear | |