Boys French Baby Names

French names read as elegant without much effort. Elise, Adele, Lucien, Remy. They're popular enough to feel familiar but distinct enough to stand out on a class list. Easy to pronounce for English speakers, which helps.

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#42

Mason

From Old French 'macon' meaning one who works w...

#69

Beau

handsome, beautiful

#140

Calvin

from the surname Cauvin

#434

Noel

Christmas, born on Christmas

#487

Denver

from Antwerp

Boone

good man

Beaux

beautiful, handsome

Denim

of Nîmes, sturdy woven cloth

Cartier

cart maker, transporter

Amar

to love

Maison

house, home

Dior

golden, precious

Avion

airplane, aircraft

Beauden

handsome, beautiful

Suede

from Sweden, soft napped leather

Dashiell

page boy, herald

Marquise

nobleman, marquess, border guardian

Caison

hollow, empty space

Elan

spirit, vigorous enthusiasm, flair

Britton

from Brittany (Celtic region)

Beauregard

beautiful gaze

Cache

hidden store, treasure

Marvens

marvelous, wonderful

Bodin

surname-derived given name

Ciel

sky, heaven

Dre

short form of Andre/Andrew

Dashiel

page boy (de Chiel)

Pacey

from Pacy-sur-Eure

Sid

from Saint-Denis

Amour

love

Daxson

from the town of Dax

Rue

street

Jaquez

French form of James/Jacob

Lamonte

elevated, grand

Daxx

town of the waters (French place name)

Damere

of the sea

Ami

friend

Dartagnan

from Artagnan, a village in Gascony, France

Marquell

little warrior

Damier

checkerboard pattern

Finesse

refinement, subtlety

Dijon

from Dijon, city in Burgundy France

Fontaine

fountain, spring of water

Des

desired, longed for

Flournoy

from the flowering place

Delancey

from Lancy, from the lancet-shaped place

Cadet

junior officer, student soldier

Blanche

white, fair, bright

Deja

already; already seen

Exauce

answered, prayer answered, wish granted

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