270+ French Boy Names

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

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

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

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

A Blaise/Blaze hybrid that maintains neither the history of Blaise nor the wordiness of Blaze.

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

This name's all-male occupational roots help it break the Barbara bonds, but still not the most inspiring surname choice.

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

We can think of two drawbacks to this name: the slightly feminine el ending, and the resemblance to the delicate dumpling called a quenelle.

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.

Attractive if phonetically confusing; also pronounced exactly the same as the Renault car.

Unusual saint's name rarely heard outside Roman Catholic rectories until it made an appearance on a reality-TV show; has an attractive French 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.

French given and surname.