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French baby names include many classic names that have ranked highly in the US for its entire history, such as Anne and Louis, Charlotte and Charles, and Josephine and Curtis (though it may surprise you to learn that Curtis is not only French, but perennially popular!).

French names in the US Top 200 for girls include Annabelle, Charlotte, Claire, Josephine, and Sophie. For boys, French names in the US Top 500 include Andre, Beau, Chase, Remy, and Russell. In France, popular names include Louise, Manon, Jules, and Bastien.

Unique French baby names attracting fresh attention in both France and beyond include, for girls, Capucine, Darcy, Delphine, Elodie, Maribel, Oceane, Ottilie, Quincy, Romilly, and Sylvie. For boys, Dion, Emilien, Florent, Julius, Lionel, Montague, Pom, and Quincy.

The top names below rank among the current US Top 1000 Baby Names and are ordered by popularity. Unique names rank below the Top 1000 and are listed alphabetically.

The full roster of baby girls and baby boys continues below.

Curtis

Meaning: courteous, polite

Origin:French
7717
Curtis

Meaning: courteous, polite

Origin:French
1569
Axelle

Meaning: father of peace

Origin:French feminine form of Axel
5580
Henrietta

Meaning: estate ruler

Origin:Feminine variation of Henry
482
Abella Abella is a unique name with multiple origin...
Origin:French, meaning 'breath'
4444
Abelle The meaning of Abelle is 'sigh' or 'breath',...
Origin:Hebrew
9017
Aubrey

Meaning: elf ruler

Origin:English from French version of German Alberic
447
Adele

Meaning: noble, nobility

Origin:French diminutive of Adelaide
496
Michelle

Meaning: who is like God

Origin:French variation of Michael
529
Jean

Meaning: God is gracious

Origin:French variation of John
2191
Jeanne

Meaning: God is gracious

Origin:French variation of Jean
3099
Linnet

Meaning: flaxen haired

Origin:French
2504
Capucine

Meaning: nasturtium

Origin:French
1790
Pomeline

Meaning: apple

Origin:French, related to "apple"
1956
Seraphine

Meaning: burning ones

Origin:French from Hebrew
724
Azure

Meaning: sky blue

Origin:English color name
2051
Rochelle

Meaning: little rock

Origin:French
2079
Magdalen

Meaning: woman from Magdala or high tower

Origin:English
2214
Maelys

Meaning: chief or prince

Origin:French or Breton
1218
Sojourner

Meaning: to stay a while

Origin:French, English
3461