What are some French baby boy names that have been used by multiple generations of a family?

Traditional French baby boy names such as Louis (famous in battle) , Charles (man), Henri (home ruler), Antoine (name of a Roman general), Paul (small, humble), Gabriel (God is my strong man), Pierre (stone), and Jean (Yahweh is gracious) are often used by multiple generations of a family.

How do French baby boy names compare to the naming practices of other cultures in Europe?

French baby boy names are usually chosen from the Roman Catholic calendar of saints. Names like Jacques (supplanter), Jean (Yahweh is gracious), Michel (who is like God?), and Jean-Baptiste (John the Baptist) are traditionally used for boys. French children could also be given names of two, three, four, or more. These names may belong to the childs family, including the parents, grandparents, and other relatives. Moreover, Baptism or christening names in France could differ from the registered name. Finally, French baby boys could have compound names like Jean-Luc or Jean-Paul (1). The French usually use one given name followed by the surname on official documents. Middle names do not exist.

Which French baby boy names mean strong?

French baby boy names like Gabriel (God is my strong man), Druon (strong, vigorous), Romaric (fame, glory, strong, powerful), and Romuald (power, authority) mean strong and powerful. Some names like Émeric (ruler, king), Valentin (strong, healthy, vigorous), and Armand (army man) could also indicate strength.

Which French name means gift from God or blessing?

French baby boy names that mean gift from God are Donatien (given), Théodore (gift of God), Mathis (gift from God), and Dieudonné (given by God). Additionally, French boy names meaning blessing are Bénédicte (blessed) and Grâce (grace).

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127 French Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With B

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Benjamin	Boy	Son of the right hand; Son of the south
Beau	Boy	Beautiful; Handsome
Brandon	Boy	Prince; Chieftain; Gorse hill; Hill covered with broom
Boone	Boy	One who grows beans; Good
Bruno	Boy	Armor; Protection; Burnished; Polished; Brown
Bernard	Boy	Brave bear; Strong
Baron	Boy	Man; Warrior; Wealthy male landowner; Son of strength
Brewer	Boy	One who brews; Maker of ale
Beauden	Boy	Beautiful
Blaize	Boy	Stammer; Lisp; Bright fire; Hot; Glowing fire; Torch

Boris	Boy	Snow leopard; Wolf
Beauregard	Boy	Beautiful outlook
Bastien	Boy	From Sebaste; Venerable
Beaumont	Boy	Beautiful mountain
Benyamin	Boy	Jacob's youngest son; Son of the right hand; Son of the south
Blas	Boy	Stutters; Lisping
Boyce	Boy	One who lives next to or in the woods
Braison	Boy	Son of Brice
Bretton	Boy	From Brittany or Britain
Brion	Boy	Height; Hill; Ruler

Bertrand	Boy	Bright rim of a shield
Boss	Unisex	One who is in charge; Master of a household; Friend; Hunchback
Baylin	Boy	Beautiful
Bartlomiej	Boy	Son of Talmai; Farmer's Son
Bevon	Boy	Evan's Son
Benoit	Boy	Blessed
Brinson	Unisex	Habitational name from Briençun
Bailor	Boy	One who delivers goods
Bautista	Boy	To dip; Baptist
Berenger	Boy	Bear-spear

Brace	Boy	Arms
Bayard	Boy	Bay-colored
Beauford	Boy	Beautiful fortress; River crossing
Balian	Boy	Made of honey; Big brother; Son of Bali
Baptiste	Boy	Baptist; To dip
Berny	Boy	Derived From Bernard
Bon	Boy	A good person; Pretty
Benard	Boy	From Bernard
Browning	Unisex	Brown
Brown	Boy	Color name; Nickname for someone with brown skin or hair

Brin	Girl	Juniper; Brown
Baltasar	Boy	Protected by God
Barrick	Boy	Grain farm; A barley farm
Basile	Boy	Royal; Kingly; Brave
Burnell	Boy	Brown; A dark-skinned person
Beltran	Boy	Bright Raven; Bright rim of a shield
Bartolome	Boy	Ploughman; Farmer's Son
Briant	Boy	Hill; High; Might
Bonner	Boy	One of good bearing; Kind and courteous
Bailee	Boy	Bailiff

Berton	Boy	From the Fortified Town; Place Name; Bright Settlement; Glorious Ruler; Bright Raven
Barre	Boy	Gateway; Pole; One who worked at a bar in a tollhouse
Beman	Boy	Lovely Hill; A variant of Beeman
Brunon	Boy	Armor; Protection; Brown
Bail	Boy	Governor; Bailiff; Regent; Conditional release of an arrested person before their trial
Baines	Boy	The son of Einws
Balzac	Boy	A French writer
Baptist	Boy	To dip
Barbaros	Boy	Bravo; Fierce
Bardene	Boy	From the Boar Valley

Bardolph	Boy	Ax-wolf
Bardon	Boy	Minstrel; Singer-poet; Barley Valley
Bardot	Boy	Stone; Horse armor
Barhloew	Boy	Lives on the Bare Hill
Barnabe	Boy	Son of Prophecy
Barrak	Boy	Flash of Lightning
Barrymore	Boy	Pointed Object
Barthelemy	Boy	Farmer's Son
Barthram	Boy	Illustrious; Glorious Raven
Bartleah	Boy	From Bart's Meadow

Barwolf	Boy	Ax Wolf
Basilios	Boy	Royal
Basse	Boy	Wild boar
Baudelaire	Boy	A short, broad, and curved sword
Baudet	Boy	The joyful one
Baudry	Boy	One who is bold and powerful
Beale	Boy	Handsome man; Fair; Beautiful; Son of Bel; Bee-hill
Beatus	Boy	Blessed; Happy
Beaudean	Boy	Shelter; Protection; Cover
Beaudouin	Boy	French form of Baldwin; Brave friend

Beaufort	Boy	From the Beautiful Fort; Beautiful strong place
Beaw	Boy	A beautiful one
Beceere	Boy	Lives by the Beech Tree
Beldan	Boy	Lives in the Beautiful Glen
Beldane	Boy	Lives in the Beautiful Valley
Belden	Boy	Pretty valley
Bellinor	Boy	Beautiful and dark person
Belmont	Boy	Beautiful mountain
Bemelle	Boy	Strong as a Bear
Benoni	Boy	Son of my sorrow

Beomann	Boy	Beekeeper
Beore	Boy	Birch Tree
Beretun	Boy	From the Barley Farm
Berford	Boy	From the Barley Ford
Berge	Boy	To Help
Berle	Boy	A water parsnip
Bernad	Boy	Strong and Brave as a Bear
Bernardin	Boy	Brave
Bernhardus	Boy	Brave Like a Bear
Bernon	Boy	Brave as a Bear

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Infographic: Impactful French Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With B

A given name can profoundly impact your child’s persona in many ways. Therefore, selecting a name with a meaningful theme and cultural relevance is vital. To help you make an informed and thoughtful choice, we bring you an infographic on dynamic French Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With B that could inspire your child to reach their full potential and become the best version of themselves.

French Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With B(infographic)

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