French Boy Names

214 French boy names, most-used first. 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.

214 names

  1. OliverBoyolive tree · French15,368
  2. HenryBoyhome ruler · Germanic11,561
  3. WilliamBoyresolute protector · Germanic10,605
  4. BenjaminBoyson of the right hand · Hebrew9,820
  5. SebastianBoyfrom Sebaste · Greek8,581
  6. SamuelBoyname of God · Hebrew8,317
  7. GabrielBoyGod is my strength · Hebrew6,402
  8. CharlesBoyfree man · Germanic5,601
  9. BennettBoyblessed · Latin5,329
  10. BeauBoyhandsome · French4,759
  11. RobertBoybright fame · Germanic3,785
  12. ChristianBoyfollower of Christ · Latin4,278
  13. GaelBoyGaelic person · Celtic3,862
  14. EmeryUnisexindustrious ruler · Germanic3,499
  15. XavierBoynew house · Basque3,343
  16. VincentBoyconquering · Latin3,169
  17. SageUnisexwise one; sage plant · English2,766
  18. ElliottBoythe Lord is my God · English2,706
  19. ElliotBoythe Lord is my God · English2,648
  20. CalvinBoybald · French2,573
  21. MaxBoygreatest · Latin2,165
  22. EmmanuelBoyGod is with us · Hebrew2,047
  23. RichardBoybrave ruler · Germanic1,539
  24. NicolasBoyvictory of the people · Greek1,992
  25. JustinBoyjust, fair, righteous · Latin1,794
  26. VictorBoyconqueror; winner · Latin1,674
  27. PaulBoysmall, humble · Latin1,320
  28. LouisBoyfamous warrior · French1,503
  29. ElianBoythe Lord is my God · Spanish1,503
  30. GrantBoytall; large · French1,453
  31. SimonBoyhe has heard · Hebrew1,402
  32. JeremyBoyappointed by God · Hebrew1,308
  33. TristanBoytumult; outcry · Celtic1,308
  34. SaintBoyholy person; saint · French1,228
  35. RemyUnisexoarsman · French1,218
  36. MartinBoyof Mars; warlike · Latin1,101
  37. RaymondBoywise protector · Germanic859
  38. DamienBoyto tame, subdue · Greek999
  39. AndreBoymanly; brave · Greek961
  40. TravisBoyto cross · French914
  41. RussellBoylittle red-haired one · French892
  42. NoelUnisexChristmas · French874
  43. MarshallBoyhorse servant · French835
  44. FrancisBoyFrenchman; free man · Latin785
  45. OceanUnisexocean, great sea · Greek808
  46. LewisBoyfamous warrior · Germanic728
  47. RaphaelBoyGod has healed · Hebrew749
  48. BellamyUnisexfine friend · French702
  49. ParisUnisexuncertain meaning · Greek685
  50. KylianBoychurch, monastic cell · Germanic679
  51. QuincyBoyestate of the fifth son · French664
  52. ChandlerUnisexcandle maker · French645
  53. CorbinBoylittle raven · French646
  54. RoyBoyking · French552
  55. BruceBoyfrom Brix, Normandy · French553
  56. AugustineBoygreat, venerable · Latin577
  57. AlbertBoynoble and bright · Germanic467
  58. BooneBoygood; blessing · French556
  59. LionelBoylittle lion · French528
  60. LouieBoyfamous warrior · Germanic514
  61. DennisBoydevoted to Dionysus · Greek381
  62. ArdenUnisexvalley of the eagle · English479
  63. LeonardBoybrave lion · Germanic404
  64. DaxBoyfrom Dax · French438
  65. RolandBoyfamous land · Germanic413
  66. RogerBoyfamous spear · Germanic340
  67. DiorUnisexgolden · French407
  68. AmiasBoyloved · Latin388
  69. JulienBoyyouthful · French381
  70. AmbroseBoyimmortal · Greek352
  71. EugeneBoywell-born, noble · Greek276
  72. HughBoymind, spirit · Germanic332
  73. NoeBoyrest, comfort · Spanish343
  74. ValentinBoystrong, healthy · Latin343
  75. MarcelBoylittle warrior · French339
  76. LandryUnisexruler of the land · French335
  77. QuentinBoyfifth · Latin318
  78. LeroyBoythe king · French278
  79. LanceBoyland · Germanic290
  80. GageBoypledge; measure · French297
  81. QuintonBoyfifth · Latin296
  82. MauriceBoydark-skinned; Moorish · Latin248
  83. ErnestBoyserious; resolute · Germanic200
  84. ReneUnisexreborn · Latin245
  85. LucienBoylight · French255
  86. CedricBoylikely modeled on Cerdic · English242
  87. KartierBoyvariant of Cartier, carter · French241
  88. LaramieUnisexfrom La Ramée · French238
  89. BlaiseBoylisping · French234
  90. BeauxBoyhandsome · French234
  91. LyleBoythe island · French218
  92. TalonBoyclaw of a bird of prey · French222
  93. BastianBoyfrom Sebaste, venerable · Greek224
  94. MarionUnisexdrop of the sea · French168
  95. MontgomeryBoyGumarich's mountain · French219
  96. JosiasBoyYahweh supports, heals · Hebrew212
  97. DominiqueUnisexof the Lord · Latin192
  98. MaelBoychief or prince · Celtic206
  99. DionBoyof Dionysus · Greek202
  100. DivineUnisexof God, heavenly · English201
  101. MarcBoyof Mars · Latin172
  102. NormanBoynorthman, Norseman · Germanic148
  103. LyamBoyresolute protection · French198
  104. BernardBoybrave bear · Germanic147
  105. LaineUnisexlane, path · French182
  106. CartierBoycart driver; transporter · French181
  107. YohanBoyYahweh is gracious · Hebrew180
  108. MaisonBoyhouse · French179
  109. PercyBoyfrom Perci · French169
  110. JeromeBoysacred name · Greek143
  111. AdrienBoyfrom Hadria · Latin171
  112. ClarenceBoybright; clear · Latin111
  113. JulesBoyyouthful; downy-bearded · French169
  114. PierreBoyrock; stone · French158
  115. GilbertBoybright pledge · Germanic134
  116. GrangerBoyfarm steward; granary keeper · French157
  117. DarrellBoyfrom Airelle · French123
  118. EliotBoythe Lord is my God · Hebrew144
  119. CecilBoyblind · Latin122
  120. LamarBoythe pool · French135

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