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

Kyllian

war, strife