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French

Pronunciation: [ fr-EHNCH ]

Boy Name #13,110 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

French is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced fr-EHNCH.

Parents who love the name French often also consider Frances, Francis, Freda .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#13,110
Total SSA Count
7

Nicknames

Fre Fry Freie Frenie

Also a Girl Name

French is also used as a girl name, ranked #68563.

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Frequently Asked Questions About French

Is French a boy or girl name?
French is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #13110. As a girl name, it is ranked #68563. French is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce French?
French is pronounced fr-EHNCH.
How popular is the name French?
French is currently ranked #13110 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for French?
Common nicknames for French include Fre, Fry, Freie, and Frenie.
Is French a common or rare name?
French is an uncommon name, ranked #13110 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name French

French is a boy name .

Is French a boy or girl name? French is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #13,110 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #68,563. French is more commonly used as a boy name.

French is currently ranked #13,110 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for French include Fre, Fry, Freie, and Frenie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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