100+ French Baby Names For Boys

For a music lover, naming your baby boy with names inspired from music and singers is a great option. Here are some musical French names for males.

1. Aubade

Aubade means a morning love song in French. It's a lovely boy's name and rare to be found.

2. Chanson

Chanson means a French song. It is a type of name mostly given to girls in France, but to English speakers, it is considered more masculine name.

3. Calypso

Calypso is a West Indian genre music. It incorporates Italian, French, and Spanish musical styles. The spelling variations can be Calipso, Callypso, and Kalypso.

4. Chant

It means a song and its Old French origin.

5. Cantrell

The meaning behind Cantrell is a song. It is the musical name for a boy who has a powerful sound.

6. Jewel

It means pretty and precious gemstone. Its origin is in French and Portuguese and can be spelled as Jeul, Jewell, Jewelle, etc. It can be used by American singer Jewel Faye “Sammi” Smith.

7. Jolie

Origin from the French meaning pretty, the name Joli is used by American singer Jolie Holland. Its alternative spellings can be Jole, Jolienne, Joline, etc.

8. Louise

Louise means brave warrior. It was also a given name to the French composer and pianist Louise Farrenc. It originated from French, German, and Teutonic.

9. Nicolette

It means a victory of the people; the name originated from French and Greek and can be spelled as Nicole, Nicki, Nikolet, Nicolett, etc. Singer Nicolette Larson is a famed person with this name.

10. Elvis

Elvis is named after the male musical icons. It can also be used as a middle name. It's derived from the Old Norse name Alviss, meaning all-wise.

11. Hendrix

It is derived from Old Germanic Heimirich which means ruler of the home. It is a popular name used by rocker Jimi Hendrix.

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Some of the most popular French names for boys are:

12. André

This most popular French boy baby name is originally from the Greek name Andreas which means a person who is strong, a warrior.

13. Antoine

Antoine means being highly worthy of praise, priceless. Its origin is from the Latin name Antonius.

14. Beau

The meaning behind Beau is a handsome, attractive person which can be pronounced as Bo. It is popular in the Scandinavian region.

15. Henri

It means a person who rules the home, it also seems traditional name. It's a French version of Henry.

16. Leo

It means lion and its origin is from Latin and Greek. It can be a short name for Leonardo, which is of Old French origin.

17. Luc

It originated from the Latin name Lucianus which means light. It is mostly combined with other names. For example, Jean-Luc.

18. Yves

It means Yew, which is one of the tree types. This name is normally used as a middle name and matched with popular designer Yves Saint Laurent.

19. Xavier

It is popular among the French and the meaning is castle or new house. It can also be said as Javier or Xavi in short form. Its origin is from Basque.

20. Alexandre

It is the French version of Alexander. The name originated from Greek. It means a person who protects. Its short form can be Alex.

21. Christophe

It is a French variation of the name Christopher which adds a twist to your boy's name. It means bearing christ.

If you want your baby boy to have a not-so-common name, go for these unique French names listed below:

22. Autry

The meaning behind Autry is noble strength and originated from Old English.

23. Algernon

This French-originated name means a mustached man. 

24. Curtis

It originated from French word which means courteous. It's a traditional name as well.

25. Delmore

This name originated from a Spanish and Old French name called Delmar. The meaning is of the sea.

26. Érasme

This is a Latin and Greek-originated name which means beloved or desired or to love.

27. Fort

This French name is derived from the Saint Fort. Its meaning is strong. It can also be used as a middle name.

28. Garson

It is also a French-originated name which means "to protect."

29. Gage

This name comes from French, and traditionally, it is an English surname. It means oath or pledge.

30. Harvey

It's originally from Breton, which evolved into English, and its meaning is battleworthy or battle warrior.

31. Landry

Its meaning is a ruler- a person who takes control of your home. It originated in France in the early fifth century.

32. Leroy

The meaning of this word is the King. This French name was popular during the 19th century.

33. Noel

It is derived from old French, which means Christmas or the birthday of Christ.

34. Philippe

It's derived from the Greek name Philippos, which symbolizes freedom and power. It means lover of horses.

35. Quain

It is a French name which means clever and quick person.

36. Arnaud

French baby name derived from old German which means eagle power or eagle rules.

37. Bruno

French baby ame originated from an old German word called Brunna which means brown or armor or coat of mail.

38. Clovis

French baby name of Latin and German roots which means famous warrior or renowned army or fighter. It gives a heroic feeling.

39. Emile

French baby name which means to excel or to strive or to rival. It originated from the French name Emil.

40. Guillaume

French baby name from name William which means strong-willed warrior or protector. It is a sense of status and responsibility.

41. Marcel

French baby name of French and Roman origin which means little fighter or belonging to Mars.

42. Nolan

French baby name of Gaelic origin popular in Ireland as well. It means noble or champion.

43. Renaud

French baby name of old German and French origin which means wise power or advisor of ruler.

44. Sebastien

Boy Baby's name of the Greek word Sebastos which means "from Sebaste or venerable or worthy of praise.

45. Rene

Meaning is reborn, originated from the Latin name Renatus.

46. Vrai

Its neutral gender name of French origin means true.

47. Terrance

It is a French baby name of Roman origin meaning smooth.

48. Renon

It means to make famous and is of French origin.

49. Thayer

French and Old English rooted name which means to cut. It is a French variation of Taylor.

50. Talon

It is from British roots which means bird's large claw which denotes hard work similar to bird's talon.

51. Gabriel

Its meaning is God is my strength or guardian angel. It is of Hebrew origin.

52. Adam

Meaning is the son of red Earth; is of Hebrew origin word "adamah".

53. Margot

French boy's name originated from French, also tied with the Greek word margarites which means pearl.

54. Alain

French baby name from word Alan which means little rock.

55. Augustin

The meaning of the name is great, magnificent, and also related to August month. It's of German and Latin origin.

56. Emmanuel

It's of Hebrew origin which means God is with us or faith in God. It can be spelled as Immanuel.

57. Reign

It is of American origin which means rule which refers to royal treatment as well.

58. Elodie

French and Greek origin. The meaning is foreign riches and can also inspire the baby to have magical experiences in the future.

59. Boyce

French boy name from the word bois which means forest or woodlands or region of France.

60. Stephan

Baby Boy's name is from Greek word Stephanos which means crown.

61. Fletcher

This name comes from the French word Flechier which means arrow maker.

62. Ansel

It means nobleman followers or Helmet of God or protection. It is derived from the German word Anselm.

63. Orville

It originated from French and British which means gold town gold mine or golden city.

64. Roy

Its meaning is red and is of Scottish origin.

65. Wallace

It is of French origin from the term "waleis" which means Welshman.

66. Cover

It originated from the Old French word which means to cover.

67. Lowell

The meaning is a young wolf who is known for loyalty and devotion. It is of French origin and derived from the word Lou.

68. Rolland

It is derived from two Frankish words called fame and land. Its meaning is well-known land.

69. Leroy

It's of French origin and its meaning is the king. It was popular during the nineteenth century.

70. Garland

It is from Middle English called gerlond which means crown coronet and its maker.

71. Teddy

This is of French origin which means brave person or gift of God or protector. It was popular in the twentieth century.

72. Alin

It is derived from the old high German name Adelheid which means noble. It is a variation of Alina.

73. Aman

It is of Arabic origin and its meaning is peaceful, faithful, and trustworthy.

74. Amon

French name derived from Greek origin and its meaning is the hidden one.

75. Caleb

This originates from Hebrew which means faithful, bold, and brave. Some people also think the name means devotion to God.

76. Aladin

Aladin means excellent and noble. It is from an Arabic element called ala.

77. Dillen

It's derived from the Irish and Gaelic name Dillon which means faithful.

78. Verrill

This means loyal and masculine and the origins of old French and German.

79. Veran

It means belief or faith and is a gender-neutral name which means it can be used as a boy name or a girl name. It is of French origin.

80. Fidele

It originated from the Latin word fides which means trust believe or hope. It gives a sense of positivity. 

81. Anderson

French boy name is derived from the Greek word Andreas which means manly.

82. Darcy

This French boy name can be used for both boy and girl. It is derived from an Irish surname which means dark.

83. Dupree

This name is derived from French and its meaning is 'from the meadow'.

84. Durand

This name comes from French and Latin whose meaning is firm or enduring.

85. Girard

This French boy's name is derived from the Old German name Gerhard. It means brave or strong.

86. Jacques

This French name's meaning is supplanter which means someone who rules countries.

87. Leroux

It is of French origin which means a person who has red hair. The inspiring French word is roux which also means ginger.

88. Nathaniel

This French name is derived from Hebrew which means God has given. It comes from the word Natan which means to give and el which means to God.

89. Pascal

This French name's source is Latin and it means Easter child. You can name your boy if he is boring in the spring season.

90. Savard

This is a Germanic French boy name which means hard or brave or strong person.

91. Alphonse

Alphonse is of German and French origin which means ready for battle. It can also be written as Alfonso or Alfonzo.

92. Alric

This French name is of German origin which means someone who rules all. It also denotes powerful royals.

93. Arthur

This boy's name originated from a Celtic word called artos which means bear.

94. Aurélin

This name is of French origin and its meaning is golden.

95. Basile

This French name is rooted in Greek as well and its meaning is royal or regal.

96. Brice

The French boy's name is derived from the Scottish word brych which means blemish or dotted or spotted.

97. Dagobert

This name is derived from German origin and its meaning is bright day.

98. Eudes

This French name is of Greek origin Euodias which means good fortune or child. 

99. Rainier

This name is of Norse origin and its meaning is warrior with judgment. 

100. Valère

The French boy's name is derived from a Latin word whose meaning is to be healthy and strong.

101. Chandler

This gender-neutral name originated from French and means candle maker or candle seller.

102. Grant

Grant is of French origin. Other origins are English and Scottish. This French name means tall or big.

103. Matisse

It is a French name derived from English origin which means God's gift.

104. Olivier

This name means olive tree which symbolizes peace, beauty, and dignity. It is a medieval name in England and derived from France.

105. Thomas

This French name is derived from the Hebrew Bible and its meaning is twin.

106. Timothée

This French boy name's means someone who honors God. Its Latin variant is Timotheus.

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