270+ French Boy Names

Dulé

French, meaning unknown

Talented Jamaican-American actor Dule (born Karim Dule) Hill introduced this name, suggested by an aunt who'd heard it in France. Pronounced doo-lay.

Dumas

French

"of the little farm"

The name of the great French novelist, author of the timeless The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers , would make a surprising middle name choice.

Duvall

French

"of the valley"

Old-timey surname that's been very rarely used.

Evrard

Evrard is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from the elements 'eber' meaning 'boar' and 'hard' meaning 'brave' or 'strong.' This ancient name dates back to medieval Europe and was…

Eadgar

Eadgar is a masculine name with Anglo-Saxon roots, representing an older form of the more familiar Edgar. Derived from Old English elements 'ead' meaning 'wealth, fortune' and 'gar' meaning 'spear,'…

Élie

Élie is the French form of the Hebrew name Elijah, meaning 'Yahweh is my God.' This elegant masculine name carries biblical significance, as Elijah was a revered prophet in the Old Testament known…

Elisée

Elisée is a masculine name of French origin, derived from the biblical name Elisha (Hebrew: Elisha or Elishah), meaning 'God is salvation' or 'God is my oath.' This elegant French variation maintains…

Emeril

French, meaning unknown

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

Érasme

Érasme is the French form of Erasmus, a name with Greek origins meaning 'beloved' or 'desired.' This distinguished name is most famously associated with Desiderius Erasmus, the influential Dutch…

Éric

Éric is the French form of the masculine name Eric, featuring an acute accent mark over the 'E.' The name has Norse origins, derived from 'Eiríkr,' combining elements meaning 'ever' or 'always' and…

Étienne

French variation of Stephen, Greek

"garland, crown"

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

Eugène

Eugène is the French form of Eugene, a masculine name with Greek origins meaning 'well-born' or 'noble.' Derived from the Greek 'eugenes' (εὐγενής), combining 'eu' (good) and 'genos' (birth), it has…