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Rare French Boy Names

Charming French baby names for boys, far beyond old-fashioned Jean and Jacques, are just waiting to be discovered. Traditional names such as Charles and Louis are among the top French names for boys in the US today, although they also have a British feel from their connection to England’s Royal family.

Rare French boy names do not rank in the US Top 1000. French names for boys that are uncommon in the US but rank in the France Top 100 include Maël, Gabin, Clément, Marceau, Sohan, Maxence, Malo, and Basile. Stylish French names that are rare in both the US and France include Amaury, Corentin, Sylvain, and Victorien.

Also included here are French word names, such as Vrai, and familiar French surnames, including Didier and Thoreau. If you’re searching for a French name for any reason, these are some of our favorite options.

Yanis

Meaning: gift of God

Origin:Hebrew
3546
Devere

Meaning: of the fishing place

Origin:French
2599
Emilien

Meaning: friendly

Origin:French form of Emil
2602
Clovis A name of French origin, the meaning of Clov...
Origin:Teutonic, French, early form of Ludwig or Louis
2798
Calixte

Meaning: most beautiful

Origin:French
3008
Aurelien Aurelien is a French masculine name. It is t...
Origin:French
3078
Khairiya

Meaning: benevolence

Origin:Arabic
3262
Dumas

Meaning: of the little farm

Origin:French
3564
Lazare

Meaning: God is my helper

Origin:French
3676
Kavan

Meaning: battle

Origin:Breton
3882
Romain Romain is the French form of Roman, derived ...
Origin:Latin
3902
Sohan The meaning of Sohan is ‘handsome’ or ‘charm...
Origin:Invented French name, meaning unknown
4359