Popular French Boy Names: A Guide to Classic and Chic Choices

Looking for the perfect French name for your baby boy? French names are known for their elegance, charm, and timeless appeal. Whether you prefer classic, trendy, or unique, there's a French name out there that's sure to capture your heart. This list of popular French boy names explores the meanings and origins behind some of the most beloved choices, offering inspiration for your little one's name.
1. **Adrien:** Meaning "man of Adria", a city in Italy.
2. **Alexandre:** Meaning "defender of mankind".
3. **Antoine:** Meaning "priceless; invaluable".
4. **Arthur:** Meaning "bear-like; strong; noble".
5. **Augustin:** Meaning "venerable; majestic".
6. **Baptiste:** Meaning "baptized".
7. **Benjamin:** Meaning "son of the right hand".
8. **Bernard:** Meaning "brave; strong as a bear".
9. **Charles:** Meaning "free man".
10. **Clement:** Meaning "merciful; gentle".
11. **David:** Meaning "beloved".
12. **Denis:** Meaning "belonging to Dionysus, the Greek god of wine".
13. **Dylan:** Meaning "son of the sea".
14. **Elias:** Meaning "the Lord is my God".
15. **Emile:** Meaning "industrious; rival".
16. **Ethan:** Meaning "strong; firm".
17. **Felix:** Meaning "lucky; happy".
18. **Gabriel:** Meaning "God is my strength".
19. **Gael:** Meaning "bright; shining".
20. **Guillaume:** Meaning "protector; helmet; resolute".
21. **Hugo:** Meaning "mind; intellect; soul".
22. **Jacques:** Meaning "supplanter; he who takes the place of another".
23. **Jean:** Meaning "God is gracious".
24. **Jeremy:** Meaning "the Lord is exalted".
25. **Joseph:** Meaning "God will increase".
26. **Julian:** Meaning "youthful; downy-bearded".
27. **Louis:** Meaning "famous warrior".
28. **Luc:** Meaning "light; shining".
29. **Lucas:** Meaning "bringer of light".
30. **Marc:** Meaning "warlike; dedicated to Mars".
31. **Martin:** Meaning "warlike; dedicated to Mars".
32. **Mathieu:** Meaning "gift of God".
33. **Michel:** Meaning "who is like God".
34. **Nicolas:** Meaning "victory of the people".
35. **Olivier:** Meaning "olive tree".
36. **Paul:** Meaning "small".
37. **Pierre:** Meaning "stone; rock".
38. **Raphael:** Meaning "God has healed".
39. **Romain:** Meaning "from Rome".
40. **Samuel:** Meaning "God has heard".
41. **Simon:** Meaning "hearing; listening".
42. **Theo:** Meaning "God".
43. **Thomas:** Meaning "twin".
44. **Victor:** Meaning "conqueror; victor".
45. **Vincent:** Meaning "conquering".