986 French Baby Boy Names With Meanings

The French are often associated with fashion, food, art, and architecture. They are known for their rich cultural heritage, and French boy names are a reflection of it. French names exude undeniable charm and elegance. They have unique spellings and pronunciations that English readers may find challenging at first glance. The French also have their versions of foreign names. For instance, the Latin Dominic becomes Dominique in French, while Peter becomes Pierre. The French language is considered one with artistic finesse and romantic essence. Their names, too, are linked with these qualities. French boy names find their roots in history, literature, or nature. These elements contribute to the quality of enchantment that the names carry. From classic names with royal connotations to modern choices blended with a contemporary twist, French names can appeal to a wide and diverse preferences. Traditional French boy names often tribute French monarchs and historical figures, carrying forward their admirable legacy. Louis, name of the last king of France (1), and Hugh, name of the first Capetian king (2), are royal names but are still in use in the modern world. Then there are also names that represent the beautiful natural world, fostering a deep connection with the environment. Over the years, French names too have learnt to blend with modern names. Multicultural influence is evident in names that are seen as versatile and adaptable. Whether you are allured by the traditional and classic feel of centuries-old names or like the cool blend of modern French names, our collection is equipped with all kinds of names that you may like for your boy. Let’s explore all the possible French names that may suit your little one.

Name		Gender	Meaning
Blanchard		Boy	White or fair
Blanchette		Unisex	Little white one
Blanco		Boy	Blonde; Fair; White
Blanford		Boy	From the Gray Ford; Gray Man's Ford
Blayne		Boy	Slender; Thin; Variant of Blaine
Bleu		Boy	The color blue
Bogart		Boy	One who is a strong bowman
Boise		Unisex	Wooded
Bon		Boy	A good person; One who acts in a good manner
Bonamy		Boy	She who is a good friend
Bonnet		Unisex	A head covering, often with a brim and a tie or ribbon, traditionally worn by women and children
Boone		Boy	A blessing
Boudreaux		Unisex	Strength and courage
Boyce		Boy	One who lives next to the woods
Boyer		Unisex	Bow maker; Bowman
Bray		Boy	Border; Hillside
Brees		Unisex	Shortened form of the name Breesly/Breesley; Derived from the Welsh surname Ap Rhys; Son of Rhys
Briek		Boy	Elf ruler
Briel		Unisex	God is my strength
Brissen		Boy	Clumsy person
Brown		Boy	Color name; Russet-complected
Brunel		Boy	A small brown person
Brycen		Boy	A speckled man's son
Bucge		Boy	One with a large mouth
Buiron		Boy	From the cottage
Bullet		Unisex	Small ball; A firearm projectile
Bunyan		Boy	Swelling man
Burdett		Boy	Like a little bird
Burdo		Boy	Boy from the castle
Burgundy		Boy	A name of the region in France; A specific shade of purple
Burke		Boy	He who came from the fortress
Burket		Boy	From the birch stronghold
Burkett		Boy	From the little stronghold
Byran		Boy	High; Noble
Cab		Boy	Rope maker
Cabail		Boy	Small secret group
Cabot		Boy	One who loves to sail
Cabott		Boy	Sailor
Cadillac		Unisex	A luxury car brand
Canada		Unisex	Country of the north
Candido		Boy	He glows white
Cannan		Boy	He who is an official of the church
Cannon		Boy	A church official
Canon		Boy	An administrator of the church
Cardin		Unisex	Strong, brave, leader, determined
Carel		Boy	One who is very strong
Carelle		Unisex	Graceful; Elegant; Strong
Carinne		Boy	Beloved; Kind; Gracious
Carolos		Boy	Powerful and strong one
Carolus		Boy	A strong champion
Cartier		Unisex	Charter; Cartographer
Carvel		Boy	One who lives in the swamp
Carvell		Boy	One who is from the swamp
Carville		Boy	one who comes from the swampy dwelling
Casino		Unisex	Gambling establishment or venue for gaming
Cecile		Boy	Blind
Celeste		Boy	Heavenly
Celestina		Unisex	A heavenly or a celestial individual
Celestine		Unisex	Based on Caelestis; a heavenly person
Cerne		Boy	The dark-complexioned one
Cezanne		Unisex	An artist seeking freedom
Champagne		Unisex	Luxury, celebration, elegance
Chance		Boy	The one who has good fortune
Chanceller		Boy	The one having good luck
Chancellor		Boy	A gamble; Fortunate
Chandell		Unisex	A candle
Chandelle		Unisex	Everlasting candle
Chandler		Unisex	A candle-maker and seller
Chandley		Boy	A candle seller
Chane		Boy	The one having a strong oak heart
Chaney		Boy	An oak Plant
Chason		Boy	Hunter
Chauncy		Boy	Fortune
Chayce		Unisex	A huntsman
Cheney		Unisex	Growing from the Oak grove
Chesare		Boy	French variation of Caesar
Chevalier		Boy	One who rides a horse
Chevelier		Boy	Man riding a horse
Chevis		Unisex	A thick bodied Fish
Chevy		Boy	A Horseman
Cheyne		Boy	The hard, Oak hearted one
Christofor		Boy	One who has Christ within
Christophe		Boy	Bearing Christ, the son of God
Chuckie		Boy	A free man; a commoner who is free of any forceful dominancy from the state
Cirroc		Boy	Top of the summit; peak of the mountain or hill
Clair		Boy	One who is clear, bright, shiny; one who is famous
Claret		Unisex	A dark purplish-red color
Claudin		Boy	Name of a French king's son, Claudas
Clovis		Boy	Derived from the name of a French king
Cloyd		Boy	One who works with hammers and nails
Coeur		Unisex	The most vital organ of the human body; the heart
Colyn		Boy	The triumph of the people; a young Boy who leads to the triumph of the people
Conuoge		Boy	A united man
Corby		Boy	A young, new born crow, that is a few weeks old
Corbyn		Boy	One whose hair is as black as the bird raven's color
Cordon		Unisex	A line or circle that prevents access to an area; A protective barrier
Corentin		Boy	A hurricane; A violent storm or tornado
Cornett		Boy	Horn or horn blower; The one who blows horns
Corvin		Boy	One whose hair is like a Raven's
Cote		Unisex	Cottages; Hills; Dweller by the slope

Infographic: Intriguing French Baby Boy Names

The French language brims with names with special meanings. Names for boys, especially, evoke gracefulness and elegance. Many parents feel inclined to find a sophisticated French name for their sons. Go through this infographic and discover some of the unique ones.

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