French Boy Names

Oliver

olive tree

Theodore

divine gift

Henry

home ruler, estate ruler

William

resolute protector, strong-willed guardian

Benjamin

son of the south

Sebastian

from Sebastia

Daniel

divine judge

Samuel

name of God

Michael

who resembles God

Leo

lion-hearted, brave

Julian

youthful, downy-bearded

David

beloved, dear

Joseph

God will add, God will increase

Matthew

gift of God

Wyatt

brave in war

Thomas

Twin

Isaac

He will laugh; laughter

Mason

Stone worker; one who builds with stone

Gabriel

From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel ap...

Anthony

Priceless; of inestimable worth

Carter

One who transports goods by cart; cart driver

Cooper

From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low ...

Charles

free man

Roman

citizen of Rome, Roman

Bennett

blessed

Christopher

one who carries Christ in heart

Nathan

he gave

Beau

handsome, beautiful

Enzo

ruler of the estate

Theo

gift of God

Gael

stranger, foreigner

Robert

bright fame

Xavier

savior

Arthur

bear, bear-like strength

Dominic

born on Sunday

Damian

master, conqueror

Vincent

to prevail, to win

River

flowing body of water, stream

Archer

one who shoots with a bow and arrow

Nicholas

people's champion, victorious

Calvin

derived from Calvus, bald

Leon

brave, lion-hearted

Jason

healer, to heal

Elliot

my God is the Lord, from Elijah

Alan

handsome

Chase

hunter

Emmanuel

God is with us

Nicolas

victory of the people

Tyler

tile maker, brick layer

Zachary

God has remembered

Kevin

handsome at birth

Justin

just, righteous

Alex

defender of men

Victor

conqueror, winner

Colter

colt herder, horse keeper

Joel

Yahweh is God

Abel

breath, vapor, impermanence

Edward

wealthy guardian

Richard

strong ruler, powerful leader

Louis

famous warrior, renowned in battle

Grant

large, great

Simon

he has heard, God has heard

Eric

ever powerful

Paul

small, humble

Tristan

tumult, noise

Romeo

pilgrim to Rome; from Rome

Kash

hollow (place)

Josue

God is salvation, YHWH saves

Martin

Christop

Christ-follower

Leonel

Mathias

gift of God, gift of Yahweh

Damien

to tame, to subdue

Andre

manly, brave

Travis

crossing, toll bridge operator

Baylor

one who bails, deliverer

Russell

red-haired, little red one

Killian

associated with the church

Raymond

wise protector

Spencer

dispenser of provisions, household steward

Franklin

free man, freeholder of land

Marshall

keeper of horses, horse servant

Remy

from Reims

Hugo

mind, spirit, heart

Forrest

dweller near the woods

Chance

good fortune, luck

Raphael

divine healer

Frederick

peaceful ruler

Noel

Christmas, born on Christmas

Lewis

famous warrior

Francis

free man

Kylian

strife, war

Edgar

rich spear, lucky warrior

Tyson

firebrand

Royce

son of the king

Corbin

raven

Alexis

defender, protector

Lucian

light, illumination

Denver

from the green valley

Elio

sun

Lawrence

from Laurentum, laurel-crowned

Tripp

the third (son)

Jeffrey

pledge of peace

Philip

lover of horses

Boone

good, blessing

Roy

red (hair color)

Augustine

great, venerable, majestic

Lionel

young lion

Louie

famous warrior

Kenzo

strong and healthy

Albert

noble bright (adal + beraht)

Raul

wolf counsel, wise advisor

Porter

gatekeeper, doorman

Reign

rule, sovereignty

Phillip

lover of horses

Crue

increase, growth

Dax

water, thermal waters (place name)

Truett

true, faithful

Roland

famous land, renowned territory

Leonard

brave lion, lion-strong

Nathanael

God has given

Quincy

estate of the fifth son

Bellamy

beautiful friend, fair friend

Julien

youthful, downy-bearded

Dennis

follower of Dionysus

Forest

of the forest; woodland

Chandler

candle maker or seller

Franco

free man

Ambrose

immortal, divine

Valentin

vigorous, flourishing

Roger

famous spear

Marcel

little warrior

Cayson

healer (via Jason)

Hugh

mind, intellect, spirit

Cannon

large gun, artillery piece

Noe

rest, comfort, peace

Ray

wise protector

Quentin

fifth, born fifth

Trey

three, the third

Yael

mountain goat, to ascend

Remi

oarsman

Robin

bright fame

Emery

home power, ruler of work

Gage

pledge, security deposit

Alfred

wise counselor

Lance

spear, lance

Allan

rock, harmony

Matheo

gift of God

Ty

tile maker (short for Tyler)

Ozias

my strength is Yahweh

Leroy

the king

Dillon

great tide, son of the sea

Eugene

well-born, of noble birth

Lucien

light, luminous

Curtis

courteous, well-bred

Maurice

dark-skinned, Moorish

Cedric

bounty, kindly, beloved

Marcellus

little warrior, young Mars

Rene

reborn, born again

Dimitri

follower of Demeter, devoted to earth mother

Bastian

venerable, revered

Marcello

little warrior, young Mars

Turner

one who works a lathe, craftsman

Beaux

beautiful, handsome

Korbin

raven-like, dark as a raven

Kartier

cart maker, transporter

Nael

achiever, one who succeeds

Talon

claw of a bird of prey

Kilian

little church

Mael

prince, chief

Palmer

pilgrim, palm branch bearer

Justice

just, righteous, equitable

Ernest

serious, determined, vigorous

Marlon

little hawk or blackbird

Blaise

stammering, lisping

Denim

of Nîmes, sturdy woven cloth

Dion

divine, godly

Jean

God is gracious

Coast

land bordering the sea

Yohan

God is gracious

Marc

dedicated to Mars

Adrien

man from Hadria

Cartier

cart maker, transporter

Amar

immortal, eternal

Pierre

rock, stone

Percy

from Percy (Norman place name)

Granger

farm steward, granary manager

Bailey

outer wall of a castle (bailey)

Maison

house, home

Ansel

divine protection

Jeffery

pledge of peace, divine peace

Norman

man from the north, Northman

Bernard

brave bear, strong as a bear

Dior

golden, precious

Jerome

holy name, sacred name

Eliot

the Lord is my God

Landry

ruler of the land

Gilbert

bright pledge, noble hostage

Cru

cross, crossroads

Tristen

tumult, noise

Maxim

greatest

Noam

pleasantness, delight

Ilan

tree

Valor

courage, bravery

Darrell

from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)

Marquis

lord of the marches, borderlord

Jermaine

from Germany

Dominique

belonging to the Lord, of God

Terrell

thunder ruler, powerful

Rush

rush plant (marsh grass)

Orson

little bear, bear cub

Coy

quiet, calm, reserved

Baron

free man, warrior

Lamar

of the sea, of the lake

Gerard

brave spear, strong with a spear

Virgil

staff bearer, wand wielder

Quintin

the fifth

Vernon

alder grove

Guy

forest

Tristian

noise, tumult

Henri

home ruler, lord of the house

Gentry

noble birth, upper class

Constantine

firm, unwavering

Antoine

priceless, praiseworthy

Divine

of God, heavenly

Denis

follower of Dionysus, god of wine

German

brother, kin

Korbyn

raven, crow

Sire

lord, father, sovereign

Fred

peaceful ruler

Destin

destined, determined

Tyrell

thunder ruler

Channing

young wolf

Navy

fleet of ships

Stephan

crown, wreath

Baylen

from the bailey (castle wall)

Aubrey

elf ruler

Percival

pierce the valley

Garrison

son of Garret, son of the spear bearer

Savior

one who saves, rescuer

Augustin

consecrated by augury

Monty

pointed mountain, hill

Azaire

helped by God, God has helped

Journey

a day's travel, expedition

Charley

free man, strong man

Jules

youthful, downy-bearded (first beard)

Sebastien

venerable, revered

Levy

joined, attached

Salomon

peace, peaceful

Avion

bird, one who flies

Lyon

lion

Kadence

rhythm, flow, cadence

Sylvan

of the forest, woodland

Gene

well-born, of noble descent

Beauden

beautiful valley

Emile

rival, eager to emulate

Eliott

the Lord is my God

Freddie

peaceful ruler

Suede

from Sweden, soft napped leather

Bennet

well-spoken, good word

Sir

lord, master

Daryl

from Airelle (Norman village)

Ames

friend

Tyce

firebrand, burning torch

Dashiell

page boy, herald

Amor

love

Merlin

sea fortress

Leopold

brave people, bold folk

Alexandre

defender of men

Lou

famous warrior

Corbyn

raven, crow

Cordell

rope maker, cord seller

Younes

dove

Chayce

to hunt, to chase

Laurence

from Laurentum; laurel-crowned

Clement

mild, merciful

Edmond

wealthy protector

Rayne

counsel, decision

Usher

doorkeeper, one who ushers

Marion

sea of bitterness, drop of the sea

Darnell

hidden nook, secret alcove

Emeric

home ruler, power

Marquise

nobleman, marquess, border guardian

Sasha

defender of men

Jacques

supplanter, one who takes the heel

Casimir

proclaimer of peace

Marius

male, virile

Yanis

God is gracious

Brice

speckled, variegated

Alphonse

noble and ready

Triston

tumult, riot

Valentine

worthy, powerful

Masyn

stoneworker, craftsman

Herbert

bright army, famous warrior

Fitz

son of

Caison

hollow, empty space

Dandre

man, warrior

Antwan

priceless, beyond praise

Croix

cross, the cross of Christ

Paris

named after the Parisii Gallic tribe

Amauri

labor-power, work-ruler

Hardy

bold, brave, daring

Elan

tree, oak tree

Tylin

tile maker (via Tyler)

Chace

hunter, one who hunts or pursues

Gaspar

treasurer, keeper of treasure

Olivier

symbol of peace and wisdom

Prosper

to thrive, to succeed, prosperous

Eloy

chosen, elected, the elect

Marcell

little warrior, of Mars

Yassin

rich, prosperous (folk interpretation)

Tayson

son of Tay

Korben

raven, dark one

Pascal

relating to Easter, Passover

Masen

one who works with stone

Champion

winner, victorious fighter

Mace

heavy club weapon

Lio

lion

Frederic

peaceful ruler, peaceful power

Cutler

maker or seller of knives

Aramis

literary name of uncertain origin

Jeter

one who throws, thrower

Blaize

one who lisps or stammers

Tristin

tumult, noise

Jeff

divine peace, God's peace

Zidane

growth, increase

Rick

powerful ruler, brave leader

Britton

from Britain, a Briton

Chauncey

chancellor, keeper of records

Deuce

tied score requiring two consecutive wins

Mercer

cloth merchant, fabric trader

Geoffrey

peaceful territory, land of peace

Beauregard

beautiful gaze

Arsen

strong, virile, masculine

Cache

hidden store, treasure

Bleu

the color blue

Charly

free man

Adel

just, fair

Royale

of royal lineage, kingly

Elie

my God

Alain

little rock, harmony

Florian

flowering, blooming

Remmy

oarsman, rower

Darey

from Arcy, Norman town

Marquez

lord, nobleman

Kyllian

war, strife

Marshal

horse keeper, stable master

Slate

fine-grained grey metamorphic rock

Claude

of the Claudian family, lame

Lavon

white, pure

Brave

courageous, fearless

Luc

light, luminous

Royalty

of royal status

Yoan

God is gracious

Emerick

whole power, universal ruler

Tristyn

noise, tumult

Talen

talon, claw of a bird of prey

Isidore

gift of Isis

Amais

the end, conclusion of a journey

Timothee

honoring God, to honor God

Mathis

gift of God

Hubert

bright heart, brilliant mind

Auguste

great, venerable, majestic

Deondre

manly, strong

Delano

of the night

Michel

who is like God?

Armand

army man, warrior

Beaumont

beautiful mountain

Marvens

marvelous, wonderful

Roi

my friend, my companion

Chayse

hunting grounds

Marques

lord of the marches, border lord

Azure

sky blue, cerulean

Sabastian

from Sebastos (venerable city)

Oriel

golden, made of gold

Oberon

elf ruler

Lowell

young wolf

Aurelian

golden, gilded

Perrin

little rock, little stone

Mylen

gracious, dear one

Fermin

firm, steadfast

Juel

precious gem, jewel

Kurtis

courteous, well-bred, polite

Darcy

from Arcy (place name)

Aldric

noble ruler, old king

Samy

heard by God

Rhone

flowing, roaring (from the Rhône river)

Avenir

future, what is yet to come

Amaury

work-power, industrious ruler

Etienne

crown, garland

Rainier

wise counsel and army, counseling warrior

Hewitt

little Hugh, small-hearted one

Maeson

builder, craftsman

Bodin

to dwell, commander

Andry

pillar, support

Nour

light, illumination

Jocqui

supplanter, heel-follower (Jacob/James origin)

Ciel

sky, heaven

Maxime

the greatest, most excellent

Astor

hawk

Lavern

alder tree, from the grove

Gaston

guest, stranger

Covey

a group of birds, especially quail

Zeal

passionate devotion, fervor

Jazper

treasurer, keeper of treasure

Mathieu

gift of God, gift of Yahweh

Matisse

gift of God

Elroy

the king

Quincey

estate of the fifth son

Dre

manly, strong

Romyn

from Rome, Roman citizen

Jullian

youthful, downy-bearded

Dany

God is my judge

Didier

desired, longed for

Baylon

courtyard, enclosure

Dashel

from the ash tree valley

Raine

queen, counsel

Dashiel

from the ash tree dell

Dreux

from Dreux (ancient French city name)

Tayler

tailor, cloth cutter

Kordell

rope maker

Phenix

dark red, crimson

Leeroy

the king

Amory

home strength, powerful ruler

Russel

red-haired, little red one

Leone

lion-hearted, brave

Maelo

prince, chief, leader

Kilyan

church, monastic cell

Rolan

famous land, renowned in the land

Elios

sun god

Joachim

raised by God, established by YHWH

Devereaux

from Evreux, from the Evreux region

Henrry

home ruler

Pacey

from Pacy-sur-Eure

Sid

wide meadow, wide island

Lovell

young wolf, wolf cub

Merle

blackbird

Macon

place name: fortified settlement

Demonte

of the mountain

Revel

joyful celebration, festivity

Trea

three, third

Nadir

scarce, uncommon

Rollin

famous land

Delmar

of the sea

Jarrell

spear rule, lord of the spear (via Gerald)

Justyn

just, righteous, fair

Rolland

famous in the land, renowned territory

Trystan

tumult, noise of battle

Laron

exalted one (via Aaron)

Bret

a Breton, from Brittany

Torrey

from the rocky peaks

Luxe

luxury, abundance

Orian

my light

Joell

Yahweh is God

Marin

of the sea, marine

Tyshon

firebrand (via Tyson)

Bastion

venerable, worthy of reverence

Amour

love

Amael

great prince, great chief

Giles

young goat

Cyprian

from Cyprus, the island

Record

To call to mind; to remember (from recordari)

Averi

Elf ruler; wise ruler (from Aelfric)

Daxson

son of Dax

Bastien

venerable, revered

Monaco

solitary monk, single house

Royer

wheel maker, cartwright

Maximillion

the greatest, most excellent

Sebastion

venerable, revered

Exavier

new house, new home

Kiliam

little warrior or little church man

Domonique

belonging to God, of the Lord

Brion

high, noble, exalted

Mikell

who is like God? (rhetorical, meaning no one)

Noan

rest, comfort, peace

Romen

strong, powerful

Loic

famous warrior

Ivo

yew tree

Darrel

from Airelle (beloved place)

Manu

bird, free spirit

Malick

king, sovereign

Sacha

defender of mankind

Garner

keeper of grain, granary worker

Leandre

lion-man

Jeanpierre

God is gracious

Tallon

claw of a bird of prey

Arno

eagle power

Journee

a days travel; a trip

Yannick

God is gracious

Yves

yew tree; bow maker

Josian

fire of God

Mase

stonecutter, one who works with stone

Raymon

wise protector

Rue

rue plant, bitter herb

Silvestre

of the forest, woodland dweller

Rapha

healer

Xaiver

new house, bright abode

Aimar

noble home

Val

strong, healthy

Moise

drawn from the water

Thierry

ruler of the people

Jaquez

supplanter, one who follows at the heel

Leondre

lion-man, brave as a lion

Joelle

Yahweh is God

Jeanluc

God is gracious

Yassine

divine mystery, Quranic blessing

Cort

short; courtly

Marvel

wonder, miracle, something astonishing

Leto

the hidden one, lady

Garland

wreath of flowers, festive crown

Emma

whole, universal

Lamonte

the mountain

Dariell

from the open, beloved

Toussaint

All Saints

Blas

one who stammers

Tramaine

settlement on the rock, homestead

Xzavien

the new house

Treasure

precious, greatly valued thing

Manoe

God is with us

Saber

patient, steadfast, enduring

Carlens

free man, strong man

Daxx

town of the waters (French place name)

Damere

peace-giver, one who pacifies

Armond

army man, soldier

Ami

my people

Severin

stern, serious

Valerian

strong, healthy

Dartagnan

from Artagnan, a village in Gascony, France

Kordae

rope, cord (from Old French 'corde')

Balian

of Ibelin (place name origin)

Marquell

of Mars, warlike

Jeremie

God will uplift

Cashtyn

invented American name, likely a blend of Cash ...

Demond

man from South Munster (Ireland)

Laurent

from Laurentum, city of laurels

Nazaire

from Nazareth, consecrated to God

Reymond

wise protector

Damier

to tame, subdue

Cordae

heart

Markese

lord of the marches, border lord

Nolin

champion, passionate one

Jacquez

may God protect

Autry

noble strength

July

of Julius, born in July

Olliver

olive tree, peace

Jourdan

flowing down, to descend

Nohan

God is gracious

Keven

handsome, beloved

Brier

thorny shrub, wild rose

Norbert

bright north

Norris

northerner, man from the north

Zachari

God has remembered

Gustave

staff of the Goths

Marquel

of Mars, warlike

Amell

hope, aspiration

Moyer

one who mows or cuts

Russ

red-haired, ruddy complexion

Adal

noble, honorable

Darel

from Airelle (place in Normandy, France)

Tallen

high prominence, brow

Gaines

to gain, to win, to cultivate

Francois

free man, Frenchman

Navier

ship, navigator

Mitchel

who is like God

Antone

priceless, praiseworthy

Juneau

named for gold prospector Joe Juneau

Ustin

just, righteous

Joss

one of the Goths

Brittany

from Brittany, land of the Britons

Gaige

pledge, oath, measure

Xavior

new house, new home

Wiliam

resolute protector, determined guardian

Mose

drawn out of the water

Jeremi

God will uplift

Sumner

summoner, one who calls forth

Roux

reddish-brown, russet-colored

Avonte

forward-moving, avant-garde

Desire

desired, longed for

Alban

from Alba (the white city)

Benoit

blessed, spoken well of

Corben

from the rounded hill

Escanor

noble or renowned knight

Bertram

bright raven

Bertrand

bright raven

Romy

rosemary (when short for Rosemary)

Vivien

full of life, lively, alive

Devereux

From Evreux, Normandy; of the people of the yew...

Clem

mild, merciful

Clarice

bright, famous, clear

Letroy

the king

Margues

lord of the marches, borderlands nobleman

Frances

free one, Frankish person

Ramey

oarsman; counsel and power

Esquire

shield bearer, attendant to a knight

Diane

divine, heavenly one

Daphne

laurel tree

Franck

free man

Press

One who operates a press; press forward with ur...

Finesse

skillful delicacy, graceful handling

Aymeric

work-power, home-ruler

Amy

beloved, dearly loved

Dijon

from Dijon, city in Burgundy France

Farmer

one who farms the land

Macey

weapon, mace bearer

Blanch

white, fair

Ludovico

famous warrior, renowned in battle

Fontaine

fountain, spring of water

Burgin

from Burgundy, France

Lavoy

the road, the path

Des

from South Munster (southern Ireland)

Renald

powerful counsel

Wm

resolute protector, will-helmet

Adele

noble, nobility

Flournoy

from the flowering place

Detroit

the strait, narrow waterway

Lagrand

The great; the large

Elaine

sunray, shining light

Varney

from the alder grove

Adriane

dark, rich

Demaine

of the domain, lord's estate

Tyrail

one who pulls; stubborn

Valerie

strength, health

Innocent

innocent, harmless, not guilty

Pierrie

rock, stone

Coletin

from the coal town

Rachel

ewe, female sheep

Cote

hillside, slope

Clements

son of Clement, gentle one

Capus

head, leader, chief

Faber

craftsman, smith

Standard

rallying banner

Darney

from the alder grove

Traver

one who crosses; toll collector at a crossing

Delancey

from Lancy, from the lancet-shaped place

Cadet

junior officer, student soldier

Rousseau

red-haired, ruddy

Corneal

of the Cornelius family

Macy

from Massy (a place in Normandy)

Gerad

brave spear, spear hardy

Amile

industrious, eager, striving

Blanche

white, fair, bright

Sprague

Alert; lively; quick

Garney

pomegranate; the gemstone garnet

Floryan

flowering, blooming

Lemoine

the monk

Chaplin

chaplain, keeper of the chapel

Landree

ruler of the land

Racyn

root, foundation

Remii

oarsman; one who rows

Charels

free man

Charter

one who grants charters, document giver

Endeavor

earnest effort, striving

Quitin

the fifth

Audric

noble power, old ruler

Creel

wicker basket, fish trap

Lucy

born at dawn or daylight

Chevrolet

from the place of goats, goat herder

Helen

Bright light, torch, shining one

Ado

noble

Angeline

angel, divine messenger

Forster

forester, keeper of the forest

Connard

bold counsel

Curtice

Courteous, polite, of the court

Alray

the king

Renne

reborn, born again

Briane

high, noble, strong

Tawn

golden brown; tawny

Damein

to tame, subdue

Django

I awake, I am awake

Larmont

defender of the mountain

Lamour

The love

Deja

already; already seen

Dezhon

God is gracious

Roul

famous wolf

Maycen

stone worker; mason

Exauce

answered, prayer answered, wish granted

Bou

The one; endearment term for a son

Nizier

victorious

Aubri

elf ruler