1053 Classic Boy Names Starting With F

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Written by Trisha Chakraborty, MA, BEd

Edited by Rebecca Malachi, BSc

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Last Updated on Nov 13, 2024

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From folklore to popular picks, boy names starting with F offer a wide range of choices for parents looking for F-names for their sons. The letter F, the sixth in the English alphabet, carries a unique flair in nomenclature. This alphabet’s distinctive sound has made F-names appealing across various cultures and languages. For example, in Latin, Fabian means 'bean grower,' while in Irish or Gaelic, Finn signifies 'fair or white.' This cultural diversity extends to gender-neutral options, including the Spanish name Flores, the German name Fischer, and the Norwegian name Fjord.

F-names have also made their mark in popular culture. Famous personalities with F-names include American actor Freddie Prinze Jr. and the late American singer Frank Sinatra, while fictional characters, like Frodo Baggins from The Lord of the Rings series and Fred Flintstones from The Flinstones TV series, popularized the F-names in media.

Historical records show that some F-names have remained consistently popular over time. According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Francis is an F-boy name that has consistently topped the ranking charts over the past century (1). Here, we showcase F-names for boys from around the world, ranging from classic to modern favorites. Dive into our diverse list and find names that truly connect with your family's values.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Finn	Boy	White; Blessed; Sámi people from Finland
Felix	Boy	Blessed with good fortune; Succesful
Francisco	Boy	Frenchman; Franks; Someone who is free
Fernando	Boy	Adventurous; Bold journey
Franklin	Boy	Free landowner; Freeman
Forrest	Boy	Forest; Woodlands; Outside
Ford	Boy	A causeway across a river or stream
Frank-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Complete-Guide-For-2025	Boy	Free person; Open-hearted; Germanic tribe
Fabian	Boy	Bean farmer
Francis	Boy	Frenchman; Freeman; Frank

Frederick	Boy	Peaceful ruler
Forest	Boy	Woodlands; Woodsman; One who lives near the forest; Outside
Franco	Boy	Frank; Frenchman; Spear
Felipe	Boy	Horse lover
Finnley-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-History:-2025-Guide	Girl	Fair hero; White warrior
Finnick	Boy	A person from Fenwick; Marshland farm
Francesco	Boy	Frenchman; Free one
Fredrick-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide	Boy	Peaceful ruler
Finnian	Boy	Little fair one; Blessed white one
Finneas-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-History-&-Nicknames	Boy	Serpent's mouth; White

Fynn	Boy	Fair; Blessed; Person from Finland
Faris	Boy	Rider; Horseman; Knight
Fred	Boy	Peaceful ruler
Finan	Unisex	Descendant of Fionnán; Fair; White; Blessed
Fischer	Unisex	Fisherman; One who catches fish
Floyd	Boy	Gray-haired
Fenix	Boy	An immortal bird; Dark red; Crimson
Finnigan	Boy	Son of fair-haired one
Fulton	Boy	Bird hill; Settlement of the fowl (a bird); Affirmation; Testament
Federico-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-3-Key-Insights	Boy	A ruler who rules in peace

Fidel	Boy	Faithful
Filip	Boy	Friend of horses
Finlay	Boy	Fair hero; White Warrior
Fahad	Boy	Panther
Fritz-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide	Boy	Peaceful ruler
Farhan	Boy	A happy and merry man
Fateh	Boy	Conqueror
Frederic	Boy	Peaceful ruler
Faisal	Boy	Judge; Arbiter; Separator between good and bad
Fares	Boy	A knight; Horseman;

Fionn	Boy	White; Fair-headed; Blessed
Fabricio	Boy	Craftsman
Favian	Boy	A very brave man; Wise; Understanding
Fabrizio	Boy	Craftsman
Finnan-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide	Boy	Fair; White; Blessed
Fabio	Boy	Bean farmer
Freeman	Boy	Free; Freeman
Farid	Boy	A unique personality
Florian	Boy	Blond; Flowering
Friedrich	Boy	Peaceful ruler

Fausto	Boy	Man of luck
Fermin	Boy	Firm
Faizan	Boy	Successful; Ruler; Benefit; Generous
Franklyn	Boy	Freeman
Franky	Boy	Frenchman; A Germanic tribe; Land of the Franks; Spear
Fergus-Name-Origin,-Meaning-&-History:-Comprehensive-2025-Guide	Boy	Man of strength
Fenton	Boy	Marsh town; Descendant of Fiachna
Fishel	Boy	Little fish
Ferdinand	Boy	Peace; Journey; Boldness; Daring
Fintan	Boy	White fire; White ancient

Findlay	Boy	Son of Fionnlagh; White warrior
Frazier	Boy	Nobility; Name of a place in France
Faolan	Boy	Little wolf
Faheem	Boy	Intelligent; Scholar
Fahim	Boy	Scholar; Intelligent; Wise; Learned
Falcon	Boy	A falcon bird
Fortune	Boy	Luck; Good fate
Fowler	Boy	Falconer; Birdcatcher
Franz	Boy	Frankish; Frenchman; Free man
Fraser	Boy	Strawberry; Name of a place in Scotland

Filberto	Boy	Highly bright
Fadi-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity	Boy	Savior
Faiz	Boy	Successful; Victorious; Winner
Faron	Boy	Journey
Farris	Boy	One with vigor
Faustino	Boy	A little lucky man
Fenris	Boy	Name of a mythical monster; Fenrir-wolf; Marsh; Fen
Filippo	Boy	Horse lover
Francois-Name-Meaning,-History-&-Variations-Comprehensive-Guide	Boy	Frenchman; Freeman; Germanic tribe
Frasier	Boy	Forest men; Strawberry; Name of a place in Scotland

Fabien	Boy	Bean farmer
Fareed	Boy	One who is alone and unique; Incomparable
Ferran	Boy	Peaceful venture; Adventurous
Florencio	Boy	Flourishing; Prosperous
Fransisco	Boy	Frenchman; Belonging to the people of the Franks; Free
Frederik	Boy	Peaceful ruler
Feras	Boy	Ferocious as a lion; Perceptive
Franchot	Boy	Frenchman
Fadel	Boy	Honorable; Generous; Superior; Grace
Faraz	Boy	Height; Elevation; Ascent

Florentino	Boy	Flourishing; Prosperous; Flower
Flynt	Boy	Stream; Rock
Fredric	Boy	Peaceful ruler
Finneus	Boy	Serpent's mouth; Nubian
Fletcher-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-In-2025	Girl	Arrow-maker; People's army
Farshad	Boy	Splendor; Happy; Cheerful
Farbod	Boy	Protector of the glory
Fahd	Boy	Panther
Fawkes	Boy	One who is like a falcon
Folarin	Boy	Walk with wealth

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Baby boy names that start with F are charming and can be found in several cultures and languages. From Faatir in Arabic to Fable in English, and Fai in Chinese to Fal in Irish—you can find inspiration from many. Interestingly, they have diverse and insightful meanings that make them special. If you haven’t picked a name for your little hero, recheck the list and choose the best that fits him.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are some of the popular boy names starting with F?

Some of the top names according to the US Social Security Administration lists for the year 2022 (1) include Finn meaning ‘blessed,’ Finley meaning ‘warrior,’ Francisco meaning ‘Frenchman,’ Fernando meaning ‘peace,’ Franklin meaning ‘Freeman,’ Fabian meaning ‘bean,’ and Frederick meaning ‘peaceful ruler.’

2. What are some biblical baby boy names that start with the letter F?

A few Biblical boy names starting from F include Felix meaning ‘happy’ or ‘lucky,’ Festus meaning ‘festive’ or ‘joyful,’ and Fortunatus, meaning ‘fortunate’ or ‘prosperous.’

3. What are some baby boy names that start with the letter F and have a nature-inspired meaning?

Forrest meaning ‘forest,’ Falcon, meaning ‘bird of prey,’ Fielding, meaning ‘from the open country,’ Fischer meaning ‘fisherman,’ and Finch meaning ‘bird,’ are a few nature-inspired names that start with the letter F.

4. What are some modern baby boy names that start with the letter F?

A few modern baby names that start with the letter F include Finley meaning ‘fair warrior,’ Finn meaning ‘fair,’ Finnegan meaning ‘fair-haired,’ Fallon meaning ‘governor’ or ‘supremacy,’ and Flynn, meaning ‘of reddish complexion.’

5. What are some baby boy names that start with the letter F and have a musical connection?

You may consider the following examples when picking out musically connected baby boy names starting from the letter F: Frank meaning ‘Frenchman,’ associated with the American singer and actor Frank Sinatra; Freddie meaning ‘peaceful ruler,’ associated with the British singer, songwriter, and lead vocalist Freddie Mercury; Floyd meaning ‘grey haired,’ associated with the English rock band Pink Floyd; Fender meaning ‘defender,’ associated with the American guitar manufacturing company; Fernando meaning ‘brave journey,’ associated with the English song by the Swedish musical group ABBA; and Fife signifying the musical instrument which is described as a small, high-pitched, transverse aerophone.

Infographic: Free-spirited Baby Boy Names Starting With F

A name is a stepping stone toward crafting your son's identity; it will be with him through every adventure and milestone. Baby boy names starting with F are rather charming. Like stars in a constellation, these names shine brightly with individuality and character. Dive into our captivating collection of names beginning with the letter F in our infographic below.

fiery baby boy names starting with the letter f (infographic)

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The popularity of Francis.
https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/

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Trisha ChakrabortyMA, BEd

Trisha worked as a schoolteacher for three years before taking up professional writing in 2021. She completed her masters in English from the University of Calcutta and bachelors in Education from the University of Burdwan.

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Rebecca MalachiBSc

Rebecca is a pregnancy writer and editor with a passion for delivering research-based and engaging content in areas of fertility, pregnancy, birth, and post-pregnancy. She did her graduation in Biotechnology and Genetics from Loyola Academy, Osmania University and obtained a certification in ‘Nutrition and Lifestyle in Pregnancy’ from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU).

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Shinta Liz SunnyM.Tech

Shinta is a biotechnologist who is highly intrigued by science and technology. She holds a master's degree in Biotechnology from Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences and a PG Diploma in cellular and molecular diagnostics from Manipal University.

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