270+ French Boy Names

Swashbuckling name worthy of a hero in a romance novel. Deveraux or Devereaux is drawn from the town of Evreux in France and combined with the prefix de- denoting it likely referred to a noble of that area.

This might be a better choice than the similarly pronounced Jan, to avoid gender confusion.

Rodolph is a variant spelling of Rudolph, a masculine name with Germanic origins meaning 'famous wolf,' combining the elements 'hrod' (fame) and 'wulf' (wolf). This alternative spelling appears in various European traditions, particularly in French-influenced naming practices. While Rudolph may be strongly associated with the red-nosed reindeer from the popular Christmas story, Rodolph offers a slightly different feel that may help distance the name from this connection. The name has a distinguished history among European nobility, including Rodolph I of Habsburg who became Holy Roman Emperor in the 13th century. Though never extremely common in English-speaking countries, Rodolph carries an air of classical elegance and continental sophistication that appeals to parents seeking a distinctive name with historical depth.

Friendlier french form of ancient Germanic royal name Amalric or Emmerich.

Truly original yet not strange name ripe for the plucking by the adventurous baby namer. Aurelius works too.

Simple, usable surname choice.

Appealingly gentle and romantic French classic--with a lot more charm than Steve.

A historic name seeing some modern use among French-speaking parents.

Philippe, pronounced fill-EEP, is Philip with Gallic flair.

The fashionable occupational last name category gets some French flair with this, Tennessee Williams's middle name.

French given and surname.

Rarely used, and for good reason. Alonzo is a preferable choice.

Kids would be more likely to associate this name with the hyperactive meercat in "The Lion King" than with the ancient Greek philosopher or Shakespearean character, which could cause playground problems.

This name of famed philosopher, mathematician and Nobel laureate Bertrand Russell becomes slightly more plausible with the French pronunciation, bare-TRAHN. Another noted bearer is French director and screenwriter Bertrand Tavernier.

An original choice for a fisherman's child.

Aurel is a masculine name with Latin origins, derived from 'Aurelius' meaning 'golden' or 'gilded'. Popular in Romania, France, and other European countries, it carries an elegant, classical feel. The name has connections to the ancient Roman family name Aurelius and to the Latin word 'aurum' for gold. While not extremely common in English-speaking countries, Aurel has maintained steady popularity in Eastern Europe. It offers a sophisticated yet accessible alternative to more common names, with a musical quality that makes it both distinctive and pleasing to the ear. Notable variations include Aurèle (French) and Aurelio (Italian, Spanish).

This highly unusual name has been kicked up a notch, thanks to cooking guru Emeril Lagasse.

Beach boy name of the 1960s, Darrell is still a presence on the charts and may graduate into a stately surname name.

Variation of Terence.