French Baby Names

French names spread through English after the Norman Conquest of 1066, which is why so many "English classics" are French at root. Modern French favourites are often short and end in a soft vowel.

400 names

  1. OliverBoyolive tree · French15,368
  2. EmmaGirlwhole, universal · Germanic13,501
  3. CharlotteGirlfree man · French12,564
  4. HenryBoyhome ruler · Germanic11,561
  5. WilliamBoyresolute protector · Germanic10,605
  6. BenjaminBoyson of the right hand · Hebrew9,820
  7. EvelynGirldesired; little bird · English9,122
  8. SebastianBoyfrom Sebaste · Greek8,581
  9. SamuelBoyname of God · Hebrew8,317
  10. EleanorGirlmeaning uncertain · French7,137
  11. VioletGirlviolet flower · English6,977
  12. GabrielBoyGod is my strength · Hebrew6,402
  13. ChloeGirlyoung green shoot · Greek6,385
  14. CharlesBoyfree man · Germanic5,601
  15. ZoeGirllife · Greek5,744
  16. BennettBoyblessed · Latin5,329
  17. BeauBoyhandsome · French4,759
  18. RobertBoybright fame · Germanic3,785
  19. ChristianBoyfollower of Christ · Latin4,278
  20. GaelBoyGaelic person · Celtic3,862
  21. JosephineGirlhe will add · Hebrew3,746
  22. AdelineGirlnoble · Germanic3,723
  23. AliceGirlnoble type · Germanic3,526
  24. SophieGirlwisdom · Greek3,574
  25. EmeryUnisexindustrious ruler · Germanic3,499
  26. EloiseGirlhealthy; wide · French3,430
  27. XavierBoynew house · Basque3,343
  28. ClaireGirlclear, bright · French3,329
  29. VincentBoyconquering · Latin3,169
  30. NatalieGirlbirthday of the Lord · French3,121
  31. VivianGirlalive · Latin3,088
  32. AudreyGirlnoble strength · Old English2,993
  33. JadeGirlstone of the side · Spanish2,987
  34. MadelineGirlof Magdala · French2,907
  35. SageUnisexwise one; sage plant · English2,766
  36. CarolineGirlfree woman · French2,720
  37. ElliottBoythe Lord is my God · English2,706
  38. AllisonGirlnoble kind · French2,630
  39. ElliotBoythe Lord is my God · English2,648
  40. CalvinBoybald · French2,573
  41. RoseGirlrose flower · English2,376
  42. AubreyGirlelf ruler · Germanic2,303
  43. RemiGirloarsman · French2,297
  44. MelanieGirldark, black · Greek2,244
  45. MargotGirlpearl · French2,223
  46. JulietteGirlyouthful · French2,210
  47. MaxBoygreatest · Latin2,165
  48. EmmanuelBoyGod is with us · Hebrew2,047
  49. RichardBoybrave ruler · Germanic1,539
  50. ValerieGirlstrong; healthy · Latin1,985
  51. BrielleGirlGod is my strength · French2,029
  52. NicolasBoyvictory of the people · Greek1,992
  53. JustinBoyjust, fair, righteous · Latin1,794
  54. GenevieveGirlwoman of the race · French1,835
  55. IsabelleGirlGod is my oath · French1,778
  56. OliveGirlolive tree · English1,778
  57. EvangelineGirlbearer of good news · Greek1,741
  58. VictorBoyconqueror; winner · Latin1,674
  59. RosalieGirlrose · French1,699
  60. VivienneGirlalive, living · French1,633
  61. PaulBoysmall, humble · Latin1,320
  62. LouisBoyfamous warrior · French1,503
  63. CelesteGirlheavenly · Latin1,556
  64. AdalineGirlnoble · Germanic1,562
  65. ElianBoythe Lord is my God · Spanish1,503
  66. AmyGirlbeloved · French1,351
  67. GrantBoytall; large · French1,453
  68. NoelleGirlChristmas · French1,440
  69. SimonBoyhe has heard · Hebrew1,402
  70. JeremyBoyappointed by God · Hebrew1,308
  71. CelineGirlheavenly · French1,347
  72. TristanBoytumult; outcry · Celtic1,308
  73. AlexisGirldefender · Greek1,240
  74. CamilleGirlyoung ceremonial attendant · French1,306
  75. EliseGirlmy God is an oath · French1,266
  76. JaneGirlGod is gracious · Hebrew1,180
  77. SaintBoyholy person; saint · French1,228
  78. RemyUnisexoarsman · French1,218
  79. LucilleGirllight · French1,151
  80. AdelaideGirlnoble kind · Germanic1,158
  81. MartinBoyof Mars; warlike · Latin1,101
  82. JulietGirlyouthful · French1,116
  83. CatherineGirlpure · Greek955
  84. NicoleGirlvictory of the people · French961
  85. RebeccaGirlto bind, tie · Hebrew910
  86. RaymondBoywise protector · Germanic859
  87. DamienBoyto tame, subdue · Greek999
  88. AndreBoymanly; brave · Greek961
  89. LaurenGirlfrom Laurentum; laurel · Latin884
  90. TravisBoyto cross · French914
  91. RussellBoylittle red-haired one · French892
  92. MichelleGirlwho is like God? · French772
  93. AnnabelleGirlgraceful, beautiful · French891
  94. EsmeGirlesteemed, loved · French901
  95. ElaineGirlbright, shining light · French843
  96. NoelUnisexChristmas · French874
  97. GiselleGirlpledge; hostage · French871
  98. SylvieGirlfrom the forest · French868
  99. MarshallBoyhorse servant · French835
  100. FrancisBoyFrenchman; free man · Latin785
  101. ElodieGirlforeign riches · French839
  102. JocelynGirlmember of the Gauts · Germanic808
  103. OceanUnisexocean, great sea · Greek808
  104. ColetteGirlvictory of the people · French789
  105. FlorenceGirlflourishing, prosperous · Latin717
  106. MalloryGirlunfortunate · French765
  107. LewisBoyfamous warrior · Germanic728
  108. RaphaelBoyGod has healed · Hebrew749
  109. LianaGirlto twine like a vine · French743
  110. RobinGirlbright fame · English661
  111. StephanieGirlcrown · Greek571
  112. MadeleineGirlof Magdala · French707
  113. MelanyGirldark · Greek707
  114. BellamyUnisexfine friend · French702
  115. DemiGirlhalf; diminutive form · French698
  116. AlisonGirlnoble kind · French673
  117. ParisUnisexuncertain meaning · Greek685
  118. KylianBoychurch, monastic cell · Germanic679
  119. QuincyBoyestate of the fifth son · French664
  120. DanielleGirlGod is my judge · Hebrew588

Number = US babies given the name in 2024 (Social Security Administration).