In 1950, French mathematician Laurent Schwartz was awarded the Fields Medal, considered the most prestigious award in mathematics, akin to the Nobel Award. The name's popularity peaked in France in 2014. Some believe the names evolved from odal, meaning fatherland. 12. If youre looking for a classic name with old-fashioned charm and character, take your pick from among these French boys names: 68. 61. The writer of The Three Musketeers, Alexandre Dumas, was a famous bearer of the name. 28 VICTOR OR. This biblical name appears in many languages besides French. 13 BRUNO 49. 66. This name connotes a lot of bravery and strength. For example, Thomas is my husbands name and in French, you say this popular French boys name kind of like toe-mah. The French use the phrase Alphonse and Gastoning. Its used when two people are overly polite to each other. There is a more detailed definition of Gwehael. Although its popularity has dipped in France, its holding steady in the United States. The grape was given this name because it was brought to France by the Romans. 29 CORENTIN Here they are: the 100+ French boys names that have made my list. And, many saints also bore the name, often using the Latin spelling. 29 JEAN-PAUL In France, you really dont hear that because its a given that people will use the full first name. The common French name Hubert is also used in the Netherlands, Germany, Sweden, Poland, the Czech Republic, Estonia, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the U.S. The name comes from the French word Courtois, which means well-mannered. English speakers tend to pronounce Serge as surge, as in a surge of energy. Babies are born without freckles, but if you think its likely your child will grow to have a smattering, then Brice could be a cute boy name. In 1915, astronomer Philibert Jacques Melotte produced the Melotte catalog, an inventory of 245 star clusters. Allard This old French surname has Germanic origin, and means 'noble'. The French and Dutch both use this form of the boys name Oliver, which has German, Old Norse, and Latin origins. He was previously married to Lina Magrini and Odette Joyeux. Several saints also bore the name. Some famous Louises include various French kings. 24 AUGUSTE 14 CHARLES Since Passover occurs around the same time as Easter, the same Latin word, Pascha, was used by the Romans for both celebrations. You wont hear of too many Robs or Bens. If youre familiar with modern art, you may recognize this name from the French artists Georges Seurat and Georges Braque. Maybe youll want to steal one for yourself! Herv. mile. 10. It means therefore also means fighter or warrior. Christophe is a name with religious connotations. 17. French names for boys sound unique and reflect a certain special, wise, strong or intelligent character about your newborn. 20. French author mile Zola was a famous bearer of this boys name, which means rival in Latin. 36 ARMAND 26 ADRIEN Joffrey is a French form of Geoffrey, meaning district of peace. It has two meanings: little rock or handsome. Either meaning will be ideal for your little boy! Raphal. 33 AXEL The French boys name Denis has its origins in Greek religin. It hasnt reached the charts since 2002. In the 4th century, Saint Alban sheltered a priest in his home. Zacharie. Maurice is the smooth French cousin of the less sophisticated-sounding English boys name Morris and its diminutives, Mo and Moe. Search thousands of names using filters like first letter and theme to narrow down names more easily. 23. This is a modern French version of the names Mateo and Matteo. 48 AIME Appearing in The Lord of the Rings, Took is a librarian who has a fondness for umbrellas. 47 FLIX 22 VINCENT Is Beau the name that matches your baby boy perfectly? As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. 57. 14 SACHA After emigrating from France to the U.S., Philippe Mathieu founded Philippes, or Philippe the Original, a Los Angeles restaurant that has been in continuous operation since 1908. This name means intelligent and praiseworthy and is a well-known French name. 10 CLAUDE (In French the feminine form is spelled Adrienne; however, both have the same pronunciation.) Makers of Rmy Martin cognac and Cointreau liqueur, Rmy Cointreau own multiple international brands, including Westland Whiskey of Seattle. Well, whether youre looking for French baby boy names for inspiration or just want to be more familiar with popular French names for boys in general, were going to get into some of the top French male first names from the past and present. Note the e that distinguishes the male and female versions. At work, people generally go by their full name and French nicknames arent as much of a thing. BERTHE : French form of German Bertha, meaning "bright." BIANCA: Italian form of French Blanche, meaning "white." BIBI : From a French word used as a term of endearment, meaning "bauble, toy." BLANCHE : French name meaning "white." 23 GASTON Luis is an alternative name to the French name Louis. The French pronunciation of Quentin is KAHN-TEHN, with N indicating nasalization. Jean-Paul means God is gracious and small or humble. Dorian refers to Ancient Greeks from the district of Doris. The following table shows the 200 most popular given names for male and female Without the accent, its also common in countless other languages. Much loved wrestler and occasional actor Andr the Giant was seven feet tall. 59. It means spear and brave in German. 45 RICHARD Of Latin origin, this name means born again. You may also recognize the name as Rene, which is the female version. And, heres a chance to use the nickname Max. Alarie This French surname is reflex of the Visigothic personal name Alaric, and means 'all-powerful'. 5 MAXIME This name means he who brings fortune. However, the highest-ranking for Florian in the U.S. was number 529 back in 1917. 63. The name is also common in countless other languages with variant spellings. In the Celtic language it can mean riot or tumult but means sad in Latin. The 1994 movie Lon stars Jean Reno as an assassin who reluctantly harbors a 12-year-old girl, protecting her from the drug dealers who murdered her family. Jean Dujardin Actor | The Artist 20 TOM This name also connotes nobility, as the knights ranked highly in the Middle Ages. One such example of this includes the name Jean or Jean Baptiste, which we have described below in our list of names. 16 NATHAN When Hunter S. Thompson wrote the fictionalized autobiographical book Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, he replaced himself with a character named Raoul Duke. Located near Bristol, England, Blaise Castle was built in 1766. It means of Britanny the region located in the northwest area of France. He was famously married to the American actress Grace Kelly. 35 JEAN-LOUIS Taking risks. mile, also spelled Emile, evolved from the name Emil, which came from the Roman family name Aemilius. In French youd pronounce it GA-BREE-YEHL. To me, both girl and boy French names in general always sound so beautiful and interesting. In a similar way to Chevalier, Cavalier refers to the knights or riders who ranked highly in terms of nobility in the Middle Ages. Guillaume. It means wealthy one he who has fortune, or he who has wealth. Its derived from the medieval name Elias, which has biblical origins. However, the French version of the name sounds more beautiful. It is derived from the Latin adjective patricius which meant aristocratic and connoted that the so-named individual had power. Hercule Poirot is a fictional detective created by the English author Agatha Christie. Why not bring back this old-fashioned French boys name? 46 BERNARD Rgis. 45 JEAN-LUC 47 AMIR Arnaud. 13 GABIN It means bravery or courageous. Rgis means ruler in Occitan, a language spoken in Southern France. Charles. 41 YANNICK The French boys name Alphonse means prepared for the battle and signifies bravery and strength. 33 JULIEN Maxence is a derivative of the Latin word Maximus, meaning greatest. 47 JEAN-JACQUES 19 RAYMOND BabyCenter is committed to providing the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information in the world. This French boys name originated as the German name Anthelm, which means zeal and protection. A famous twelfth-century French bishop bore the name. 15 PATRICK 28 MARC This is the French version of a Spanish and Italian boys name Timeo, which is derived from the Latinized name Timaeus. As the French and Dutch version of the name Aloysius, this name is another version of the name Louis. 6 HENRI Darcy is also a gender-neutral name that means dark. 47 RMI Weve included some of the top ones in this category: 34. 26 ISAAC 58. It means gift of God. Several saints bore this name. Pascal is from the Latin Paschalis, meaning relating to Easter or relating to Passover. However, in the mid-1990s, Marceau was rediscovered, and a surge of popularity has seen it climb to number 46 in 2019. 22 FERNAND 79. Sir Walter Scott created the name Cedric for a novel, and experts believe he was inspired by Caratacos, a Brythonic name. 9 ANTOINE 44 GILBERT Alos. 24 FRANOIS 67. He was an actor and writer, known for Eyes Without a Face (1960), Children of Paradise (1945) and Gates of the Night (1946). Despite this, it is a popular name used in France. Firstly as the name of the famous Renaissance master, and, secondly, as a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle. Rmy is a French boys name that means he who rows or rower. Elouan is an American wine company based in Oregon. Doing her best to keep it together in a life of constant chaos, Patti would describe herself as an eclectic mess maker, lousy crafter, book lover, autism mom, and insomniac. Its origins are Hebrew. 82. While Cdric is considered the French form of Cedric, our research says the opposite is true. The French boys name comes from the name Honoratus or Honorius, and its meaning is (as you might guess) honor. It was the given name of French writer Honor de Balzac. 49 RAOUL This variation and shortened version of the name Marcel has the same origin and means battler or fighter. Boy. Soan made its first appearance on the French top 1,000 baby names in 2009 at number 118. 60. Aubrey means power of the elves, or ruler of the elves. Some male French names might be misleading because they sound like female names. As Andr, with or without the accent, its a common French, Dutch, German, and Portuguese boys name. Derived from the ancient Roman name Albinus or Albus, this name means white or bright. Its a short and cute French boys name that also alludes to the famous Harry Potter character. 16 LOUIS Its based on the Roman name Anthony, Mark Antony being the most famous Roman with the name. It is a name that means the ruler of the world. In a similar way to Grard, Gervais also means spear holder or spearman. To compile my lists of French baby boy names below, I looked at official data of what the popular names were last year and in previous years according to birth record data, so these arent random lists of male French names. What are the French equivalents of Jack and Sarah? It means respected or esteemed one. Olivier is a French name that stems from the French word for olive tree. It refers to the angel Gabriel and is a Biblical name. 20 ROBERT This French gender-neutral name means judged by God. Here are our favorite French male names to help you cut down on your research in your quest for your babys name. The equivalent female version of this name is Bernardette. It can also mean he who has been baptised. 18 LUCIEN Jean-Paul, Jean-Michel, and others were all common French first names. Some French boy names given to sons by their parents describe the traits or physical appearance of their newborn. This strong French boys name is pronounced FAB-REES, which, unfortunately, sounds rather too much like the air freshener product line Febreze. This French boys name, therefore, means the birthday of the Lord. OR. This French boys name has been very popular in Italy and France before making it to England. Popular in France during the second half of the 20th century, Fabien could be a cool French male name if you have been calling your unborn baby Bean. The name became popular during the 1980s. Pronounced BEH-RAHN-ZHEH, this elegant-sounding French boys name is based on an ancient German one. Abel means breath. Denis. This French boys name is popular in the Brittany. Arsne. He has been married to Jennifer since May 19, 1984. Other spellings include Theo, Teo, or To. Of Greek origin, it means crown or wreath. The name became very common among Christians partly because St. Stephen was the first martyr in Christianity. Thibault. There is a female version of this name Alexandra. List of most popular male baby names USA 1960-1969, a 'hitparade' of the top names. In French its pronounced GEE. Marceau is an alternative versin of the name Marcel and also derives from the Latin name Marcellus. 78. The French musical Timo is about a young disabled boy who wants to join the circus. Your email address will not be published. The same Roman family name is the basis for the girls name Emily. In Burundi, there is an enormous male crocodile named Gustave. Jean is the French form of John and means God is gracious. Remove the accent, and youll surely recognize this name. As Arnold, the name derives from German and means eagle power, quite the meaning for your little one. The year 2010 saw the girls' name Marie fall out of the top 10 names, with Manon taking its place. Laurent. Perhaps Pascal is the perfect name for your little boy? 35 LUDOVIC Low-quality initial translations of his work to English meant Verne was thought of as a childrens author. 48 JEAN-FRANOIS Laurent means Laurentum, an ancient Italian city. The French form of Benedict, Benot means blessed. It means brave like bears. 32 VICTOR Still, we fear it would be misspelled as Jeffrey, thought to be a trendy intentional misspelling of Jeffrey, or suffer from negative Game of Thrones associations. Marceau stems from the Ancient Roman mars, meaning male. 18 MOHAMED However, he is best known for his works of high adventure, such as The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers. Lavigne Someone with this last name was likely from a family who lived near a. 11 ROGER 85. Pronounce this name as AHN-REE. Cdric is a popular name in France. It also means he who spreads the good word. See this list of French girl names. An Old French version of the Celtic boys name Drust, the name Tristan appears in Celtic and Arthurian legends. Loc is a form of Louis, specific to the Breton people. Mount Rainier, in the national park of the same name, is a 14,411-foot stratovolcano on the United Nations Decade Volcanoes list. 5 BERNARD This unique French boys name means given by God, and is pronounced DYUU-DAW-NEH. It originates from the Greek Loukas. Based on the English name Giles, which means young goat in Greek, the French version of the boys name has a unique pronunciation as ZHEEL. It is also a variation of the name Constantine, which is a Latin name. 33. Lucien was typically used to name newborns who were born at dawn. Its Hebrew in origin and can mean either name of God or God has heard. In French its pronounced SA-MWEHL. Youll recognize this name as Alan in English. Letting your hair down. Youll find this name used in English, Dutch, Polish, Catalan, and Frenchsometimes with or without the accent. Its popularity is due to St. Jerome, who famously translated the Bible into Latin. Pierre, Francois, Michel, Arnaud? It is derived from the Greek name Alexandros. Jean-Luc means God is gracious and from Lucania. Played by Patrick Stewart, Jean-Luc Picard is a fictional character in the Star Trek universe. Are any of these more modern options one of your favorite French baby boy names? Some names are pronounced the same way and can be male or female names like Dominique, Camille, Michel/Michle, Frdric/Frdrique and so many more. The name Breton refers to those who are born in Brittany. Derived from a German name that means guest or stranger, the name was used by a saint and several French counts. Matis. Former professional footballer and currently the coach of MLS team CF Montral, Thierry Henry is considered one of the greatest strikers of all time. In the Basque region of Southern France and Northern Spain, this name may be spelled, Fermin. 48 LYAM It is Latin in origin. 49 THIBAULT However, the artist, Pierre, turned out to be Peter, a four-year-old chimpanzee (2). It is the French word for Romanus which refers to those citizens who were of Rome. After becoming popular in France at the turn of the 21st century, Kylian has recently, in 2019, made its first appearance on the U.S. top 1,000 boys names chart. 49 CYRIL 34 DIDIER 69. 23 NO Quentin evolved from the Latin Quintus, meaning five. Amable Troude was an officer of the French Navy who served during the Napoleonic wars. Aristide. See the name Beau further down in this post, or the name Andr, for example. The story of the unpleasant, unkind, greedy miser Sraphin Poudrier was written by Claude-Henri Grignon in 1933. Octave is the French form of Octavius, meaning eighth. the name and the number of occurrences of that name. French for Gregory, this name means watchful or alert in Greek. 14 GUY As you may have guessed, this French name comes from the same root as the word placid, which makes it an excellent choice for a quiet, calm baby. It means beloved or he who is loved. In a similar way to the French name Faustin, it connotes luck and great fortune. The name means a dark stream. Getting a good sweat on. The town of Saint-Nazaire in Brittany, France, is home to Chantiers de lAtlantique, one of the largest shipyards in the world and the birthplace of most of the worlds modern cruise ships. Unsubscribe at any time. Regional Property Guides . 20 NICOLAS 24 ANTHONY Ren. There are various variations of this name all over the world. Youre more likely to see this boys name used in Canada, specifically in the French-Canadian province of Quebec. Both boy and girl versions mean beloved, rooted in the Latin word amata, which means love. The French boys name isnt very common, but with such a special meaning, it should be! A popular boys name in both English and French, this name starting with the letter C has German origins and means simply man. Despite the plain meaning, countless royals have used the name, the most famous one being Charles the Great. Here is the list of the top French boy names in France from 2020: 1. 19 YVES 77. 22 LON The even seem like unique French boy names in some cases over 100 years later. Choose this French boys name for its old-fashioned charm. It originated as a German name and means noble and brave, both strong meanings for a boy. 28 MARC 4 HUGO It is of German origin but is widely used in France. 15 FLORIAN 36 JEREMY If youd like a name that connotes power and might, choose Antoine! 13. 37 ROLAND Based on the ancient German name of Wido, it can mean wood or wide.. 50 GUILLAUME. 43 ADRIEN In France it peaked in the 1960s but has declined since then. 26 DOMINIQUE The French pronounce Louis as the single syllable LWEE, while the English pronunciation is either LOO-is or LOO-ee. This French boys name means he who rules the home or the leader of the home The equivalent female version of this name is Henrietta, while the English version is typically spelled with a y Henry. The French boys name has been popular with royalty. Notable famous people with this name include French footballer Thierry Henry (note that he spells it with a y) and Henri Bergson (French philosopher). Twenty-two years ago wasnt that long ago, so maybe well see some names we still give to babies today. The origins of the name Georges lie in the Greek language it means farmer. 24 JEROME It was originally a Latin name, meaning from Laurentum, which refers to an ancient Italian city. WWE fan favorite and the first inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame, Andr was also famous for his role in The Princess Bride. Like the country they stem from, French last names have a certain sophistication to them. It is a name that is quite rare and is used as a surname as well. It has become steadily more popular, and by 2019, it was at number 71. The meaning of this name is steadfast, committed. In modern times, you may recognize the name from the comedian Cedric the Entertainer. 12 VALENTIN He's known as the "prince du y-y et roi du disco" for his popular '60s y-y songs and his disco dance moves, which he debuted in the 1970s. In France, the name Nicolas was common from the Middle Ages, but didn't attain much popularity until the 1960s, when it reached the top 10. It is not a commonly used name, but it is very unique. This French boys name is not as popular as it was at the beginning of the 20th century. However, over time the s in many French words was replaced with a circumflex accent over the i. Blaise comes from the Latin blaesus, which means lisping. 29 GABRIEL The French boys name Florent is an alternative version to the name Florian. Adel (name) Ademar Adhemar Adolf Adrien Agnor Aim Alain (given name) Albert (given name) Albertet Alexandre (given name) Alexis (given name) Alfred (name) Allain Alphonse (given name) Alphonse Joseph Alvin (given name) Amable Amde Anatole (given name) Andr Andr-Marie Ange (given name) Anicet Antoine Anton (given name) Antonin (name) 19. So keep the pronunciation in mind. Your new-born baby boy might be a Hugo. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Bienvenue! It means blossoming or flowering. It is a rare French masculine form of an equally rare Ancient Germanic girls name, Odilia. 31 GILLES 27 MARIUS . Looking for female names? This unique French boys name comes from the Latin name Amadeus, which was Mozarts middle name. ***CLICK HERE TO READ FAQ*** Dismiss. 35 TIMO Gilles. It can also mean a leader who is charitable and generous. We included both names because you can use Francis as a covert French name for boys or Franois as the classic, overt version if you want the Frenchness to be front and center. It, therefore, means bean grower. Also known as All Hallows Day, Toussaint could be a fabulous French name for boys born on that date. Because all orders are custom printed, I cannot offer returns and exchanges. Pierre Brasseur was born on December 22, 1905 in Paris, France. Hugo. 26 ROGER This French name is not too complicated. Paul is a French boys name that means humble, unassuming, modest. This name originates in the German language. 86. Javier is a popular boys name in Spain, but it is also used in France. Random House published Henri, le Chat Noir: The Existential Musings of an Angst-Filled Cat, a book based on the series. This name originates from the Latin word for lion, connotes bravery and strength and means lion. Other spelling variations include Matheo, Mattheo, Mattho, Matto, or Mato. Its Robert and Benjamin. 36. This Latin variant of the boys name Elijah is popular not only in French but also in many other languages and cultures. The films voice cast includes John Cena, Gina Rodriguez, David Tennant, and Gabriel Iglesias. 50. This name means enlightened one. 37 ARNAUD Would you recognize this French boys name as the equivalent of Harvey? Even after living in France for a while, they have a unique ring to them and sound so classy to my ear. This is a modern French version of the names Mateo and Matteo. So, this French boys name means he who brings fortune or fortunate one. When the house was searched, Alban disguised himself as the priest, was arrested, and eventually beheaded, without ever revealing he was not the priest they were looking for. We hope our effort has bolstered your list of maybe baby names or even helped you strike a few off your collection of possibilities. See the name Beau further down in this post, or the name Andr, for example. It has become increasingly popular due to the famous French brand Dior. Some famous Huberts include Hubert Brasier former UK Prime Minister Theresa Mays father and Hubert Kitchen a Canadian politician. 36 ENZO Going after what you want. The boys name was popular as early as the third century. 38. A Norman French name in origin, Guy is also a popular boys name in England. Besides being the French version of the English boys name Patrick, Patrice is also the English version of the feminine name Patricia. Last names are great bridges between a family's past and present and while baby name trends come and go, last names are forever. I think Marcel is a such a standout name. A quintessentially French name, famous Yvess include fashion icon Yves Saint Laurent, surrealist painter Yves Tanguy, founder and CEO of Ubisoft Yves Guillemot, and cosmetics company founder Yves Rocher. 26. 28. It means whole ruler. The English name Henry may also be related. However, it has a much more unique and beautiful sound in French. Alban is from the Latin Albus, meaning white. 50 JEAN-MICHEL, Photo credit: www.depositphotos.com / franckito. When four paintings by avant-garde French artist Pierre Brassau were exhibited in Sweden, they were declared by critics as the best in the show. 1 (2008), The Prize of Peril (1983) and The Taste of Others (2000). The French boys name Alcide means strength. 2 MICHEL The story is famous in French-speaking Canada and there, naming your child Sraphin is tantamount to calling them Ebeneezer Scrooge. To give you some context, the data gathered from birth records includes metropolitan France and the DOMs, excluding Mayotte, that have been registered by the State but excludes French babies who were born abroad. The gender-neutral French name Noam means pleasantness in Hebrew. It refers to the God of wine, who was called Dionysos. Named by zoologist Patrice Faye, Gustave is thought to measure 18 feet from nose to tail and weigh 2,000 pounds. 28 ALFRED Very few of the popular girls' and boys' names from this year have survived to 2006. 38 DANIEL This French version of the boys name Timothy is derived from a Greek name that means honoring God. Even though there was a biblical figure with the name, Timothe and Timothy didnt become popular until after the Protestant Reformation. 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