Most Common Names In Canada For Boys

Serge

French variation of ancient Roman family name Sergius

"servant"

Old saints' and popes' name that went to France in the 1920s with the Russian Ballets Russes; in its Russian form, Sergei, it retains an artistic, almost effete air.

Yvan

Yvan is a masculine name primarily used in French-speaking regions and Eastern Europe, serving as a variant of Ivan, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' The…

Reg

Reg is a masculine name most commonly used as a diminutive of Reginald, which derives from the Old Germanic name Raginald, meaning 'counsel' and 'power.' This short, punchy name has been used for…

Gaetan

French form of the Italian Gaetano

"of Gaeta"

It's unusual, but that may be its best feature.

Gord

Gord is a masculine name primarily used as a short form of Gordon. It originates from Scottish roots where Gordon was initially a surname derived from a place name, meaning 'great hill' or 'round…

Georges

French form of George, from Greek

"farmer"

The S may confuse English speakers, but it's a French classic.

Dany

Dany is a versatile name used for boys, particularly as a diminutive form of Daniel, meaning 'God is my judge' in Hebrew. This simplified spelling variation offers a more modern, casual alternative…

Yvon

Yvon is a masculine name of French origin, serving as a variation of Yves or Yvonne. Derived from the Germanic element 'iv,' meaning 'yew tree,' which symbolized strength and endurance in ancient…

Francois

French, variation of Francis

"Frenchman"

Jean-luc

French

"God is gracious + man from Lucania"

An example of the traditional French/Catholic style of double names starting with Jean: in this case, two Gospel writers. Star Trek , Captain Jean-Luc Picard is from 24th-century France, where the…