French Men's Names: A Guide to Traditional and Modern Choices

Looking for the perfect French name for your little boy? This comprehensive list explores a wide range of options, from classic and traditional to modern and unique. Discover the meaning and history behind each name, and find the perfect fit for your child's personality and heritage.
1. **Adrien:** Noble, strong, dark, black
2. **Alexandre:** Defender of mankind
3. **André:** Brave, strong, manly
4. **Antoine:** Priceless, invaluable, highly esteemed
5. **Arnaud:** Strong as an eagle
6. **Arthur:** Bear, strong, brave, noble
7. **Augustin:** Majestic, venerable
8. **Baptiste:** Baptized, Christ-like
9. **Benjamin:** Son of the right hand, son of the south
10. **Bernard:** Bold as a bear
11. **Charles:** Free man
12. **Christophe:** Christ-bearer
13. **Clément:** Merciful, kind
14. **David:** Beloved
15. **Denis:** God is my judge
16. **Édouard:** Wealthy guardian
17. **Émile:** Rival, industrious
18. **Éric:** Eternal ruler
19. **Étienne:** Crown, garland
20. **Félix:** Happy, fortunate
21. **François:** Free man
22. **Gabriel:** God is my strength
23. **Gaspard:** Treasure keeper
24. **Guillaume:** Resolute protector
25. **Henri:** Ruler of the house
26. **Jacques:** Supplanter
27. **Jean:** God is gracious
28. **Jérôme:** Holy name
29. **Joachim:** God will prepare
30. **Jules:** Youthful, downy-bearded
31. **Laurent:** Laurel, victorious
32. **Léon:** Lion
33. **Louis:** Famous warrior
34. **Luc:** Light
35. **Marc:** Dedicated to Mars
36. **Martin:** Dedicated to Mars
37. **Mathieu:** Gift of God
38. **Michel:** Who is like God
39. **Nicolas:** Victory of the people
40. **Pierre:** Stone, rock
41. **Philippe:** Lover of horses
42. **Quentin:** Fifth
43. **Raphael:** God has healed
44. **Rémi:** Oar, rower
45. **Richard:** Strong ruler
46. **Robert:** Bright fame
47. **Roger:** Famous spear
48. **Romain:** From Rome
49. **Samuel:** God has heard
50. **Sébastien:** Reverence
51. **Simon:** Hearing, listening
52. **Thomas:** Twin
53. **Thierry:** Ruler of the people
54. **Vincent:** Conquering
55. **Victor:** Conqueror
56. **Xavier:** Bright house