270+ French Boy Names

Owain is much more unusual than its brother name Owen, and feels a little more rugged, a little more adventurous and ancient.

Though Patrice is still common for boys in France, it has long been feminine here.

Rhythmic and energetic, Drury is of French origin, with the wonderful meaning of "dear one, sweetheart."

Old-timey surname that's been very rarely used.

One of the more subtle of the names with a royal meaning, Delroy has a vintage flavor and would be a distinctive choice today.

Strong, solid surname name. For many this name will be inextricably linked with former Vice President Dick Cheney - a hinderance or a virtue, depending on your political leanings.

Octave shortens Octavius to a more manageable length, keeping the "eighth" meaning. In English speaking countries, however, people could easily confuse this with the musical term octave.

This could be a fresh way to honor an ancestral Walter.

Dashing unisex saint's name sometimes associated with the Cajun cadences of New Orleans.

Feminine, à la Beryl and Merrill.

More masculine than Paris for a boy, but in danger of being misunderstood as that name; has a slightly churchy feel.

Hervé was a legendary French saint, patron of the blind, who performed many miracles -- it's a lot more sophisticated than the English Harvey.

This title of honor given to Charlemagne's twelve best knights would be prized as a name by most sword-loving little boys.

Offers much less than Bay.

French given and surname.