France is one of the most beautiful countries in the world, so it comes as no surprise that it is home to some brilliant baby boy names.
These French names for boys include some of the most popular names in France, as well as a few that are more uncommon. French boys' names are often strong and derived from great rulers and leaders.
There's no one way to think of a great baby name, but we've got some helpful tips that will enable you to choose the one that's right for your baby. If you love the traditional sound of these great French boys' names, why not follow in the French tradition of giving a child a middle name too? French boys' names are some of the top choices for baby names, and their meaning is often very profound. There have been many famous and influential French men throughout history, and their legacy is reflected in the popularity of their names.
Some of the names on this list are popular in the UK too, but they can take on a brand-new form with French pronunciation and spelling. Having a name that is popular in multiple countries can help to encourage a courageous sense of bilinguality and multiculturalism in your child. These top French baby name choices are a great way to include both tradition and a sense of uniqueness into your child's name.
Gael, which means "of Gaelic descent".
Jacques(jac), which means "person who replaces".
Philippe, which means "one who loves horses".
Curtis, which means "refined or accomplished person".
Victor, which means "the winner".
Julien, which means "child born of love".
Darren, which means "from the town of Airelle".
Louis, which means "brave warrior".
Argento, Meaning: silvery Origin: Latin ~ View Detail
Simon(see-mon), which means "God has heard".
Wyatt, which means "of the woods".
Russell, which means "red-haired".
Abelino, which means "bird".
Denis, which means "devoted to the Greek god of wine, Dionysus".
Quirino, Meaning: a spearman, a warrior Origin: Latin ~ View Detail
Thomas(to-mah), which means "twin".
Marc, which means "warlike".
Pierre, which means "strong".
Samuel(sam-well), which means "asked by God".
William, which means "protector".
Valentin(va-lin-tehn), which means "strong" or "healthy".
Richard(ri-shard), which means "strong and powerful leader".
François, which means "person from France" or "free-spirited person".
Jules, which means "forever young".
Marcel, which means "little warrior".
Bruce, which means "from the town of Brieuze".
Carl, which means "strong".
Elroy, which means "king".
Justice, which means "morally right".
Sarto, Meaning: mender Origin: Latin
Albert (al-berr), which means "aristocratic" or "bright".
Durant, which means "steadfast".
Luc, which means "the light".
Gilbert, which means "promise" or "pledge".
Guy, which means "guide".
Fitzgerald, which means "son of a powerful ruler".
Fabien, which means "farmer".
Remy, which means "from the town of Rheims".
Morrie, Origin: Latin, diminutive of Maurice
Yves(eve), which means "archer".
Blaise, which means "to stutter".
Gaston, which means "guest".
Frederic, which means "a peaceful ruler".
Raphael, which means "healed by God".
Sébastien, which means "respected" or "adored".
Geoffrey, which means "peaceful".
Sinclair, which means "from the town of St. Clair".
Leo, which means "bold like a lion".
Matisse (Mat-ees), which means "present of God".
Olivier, which means "from the olive tree".
Brice, which means "nobleman".
Sacha, which means "defender of humanity".
Bleu, which means "blue".
Henri(en-ree), which means "ruler".
Antoine(un-twehn), which means "priceless or "praiseworthy".
Gabriel, which means "God is strong" or "hero".
Dior, which means "golden".
Paine, Meaning: villager, country-dweller Origin: Latin
Balbo, Meaning: mutterer Origin: Latin
Fidelis, Origin: Latin
Jean, which means "God is gracious".
Sergeant, Meaning: to serve Origin: Latin
Pascal, which means "born at Easter time".
Beaumont, which means "from a beautiful hill".
Hamelin, which means "home".
Charles, which means "strong" or "manly" or "free man".
Ives(eev), which means "yew tree".
Théodore(tay-oh-door), which means "blessed by God".
Darcy, which means "from the town of Arcy".
Beau(bo), which means "beautiful person".
Javier, which means "born in January".
Tristan, which means "full of sorrow"
Etienne(et-ee-un), which means "crown".
Brett, which means "from the region of Britanny".
Kurtis, which means "refined or accomplished person".
Chandler, which means "person who sells candles".
Proctor, Meaning: official, administrator Origin: Latin
Gilen, which means "vow" or "oath".
Gerard, which means "excellent at using a spear".
Quentin, which means "the fifth one".
Fortney, Meaning: strong one Origin: Latin
Chevalier/Chevy(shev-ah-lee-ey), which means "a person of nobility".
Lamar, which means "born near the sea".
Hugo, which means "intelligent".
Pompey, Meaning: five Origin: Latin
Hubert, which means "man with a clever mind".
Timothée(ti-mo-tay), which means "honour".
René(ren-ey), which means "born-again".
Arthur, which means "noble one".
Napoleon, which means "from the town of Naples".
Andre, which means "the courageous one" or "the valiant one".
Grant, which means "great" or "large".
Orville, which means "from the town of gold".
Noel, which means "born at Christmas time".
Lacey, which means "person from the region of Normandy".
Germain, which means "from Germany" or "a trustworthy friend".
Armand(ar-mahn), which means "soldier".
Corbin(cor-buhn), which means "raven".
Claude, which means "one who limps".
Nicolas(ni-co-la), which means "victory of the people".
