270+ French Boy Names
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Dion
Diminutive of Dionysius, Greek
"child of heaven and earth; of Zeus"
A variation of Greek Dionysius, itself derived from the name of the god of wine, revelry, and dance, Dion gives a nod to mythology while also having historical ties to a student of Plato, to a Greek…
Delano
French surname
"from the forest of nut trees"
Popular President Franklin Delano Roosevelt inspired a brief fashion for this as a first name in the 1940s; almost never heard today.
Delmore
French
"of the sea"
An undiscovered gem with clunky, buttoned-up appeal and a literary feel thanks to poet Delmore Schwartz.
Delroy
French
"servant of the king"
One of the more subtle of the names with a royal meaning, Delroy has a vintage flavor and would be a distinctive choice today.
Demetre
Demetre is a masculine name of Greek origin, a variant of Demetrius, which derives from Demeter, the Greek goddess of agriculture and harvest. This name carries connotations of fertility and…
Apollinaire
French
"of Apollo"
Unique baby name and poetic Gallic choice. Guillaume Apollinaire was a French poet and novelist active in the early 20th century arts community, who is said to have coined the terms cubism and…
Chesare
Chesare is a variant spelling of Caesar, derived from the famous Roman family name that became synonymous with leadership and imperial power. The name possibly originates from Latin words meaning…
Cabot
French
"to sail"
Cabot is an attractive English surname associated with the daring early Italian-born British explorer known as John Cabot; his birth name was Giovanni Caboto.
Baudouin
French variation of Baldwin, German
"brave friend"
Essentially the French equivalent of Baldwin, this name carries strong historical significance, particularly in Belgium where multiple kings have borne the name. The most notable was King Baudouin I…
Cable
French
"rope"
Drop the C and arrive at an established biblical name.
Burke
French
"from the fortress"
Simple, usable surname choice.
Bachelor
French
"unmarried man"
Bachelor feels more like a prediction than a name.
Antoine
French variation of Anthony
"priceless one"
Antoine is a venerable French name that is still stylish in its native habitat, where it is in the Top 30. In the US, it was most popular in the 1970s and '80s, reaching Number 262 in 1985. There…
Audric
French variation of Aldric, Germanic
"old, wise ruler"
A historic name seeing some modern use among French-speaking parents.
Burgundy
French place-name; also color name
Ron Burgundy was Will Ferrell's fictional helmet-haired newsman, but this color name is much more suited to a girl.
Donatien
Donatien is a masculine name of French origin derived from the Latin name Donatianus, which comes from 'donatus' meaning 'given' or 'gifted.' This sophisticated name carries aristocratic connotations…
Autry
French surname
"noble strength"
Loose, lean, and lanky cowboy-sounding names have become a recent trend, but how about the name of a real one--the Singing Cowboy Gene. Autry might be thought of as a masculine spin on the…
Didier
French
"desired, beloved"
Didier is kind of a Desiree for boy--a lively, confident name that's widely used in France and has definite possibilities here. It's the name of an early French saint.
Devere
French
"of the fishing place"
An original choice for a fisherman's child.
Breton
French
"from Brittany"
Breton is the term for the people and language of Brittany, a region of northern France with a distinct culture. Breton also might be thought of as a trendy modern invention, taking the midcentury…