French Baby Names
There are 102 French baby names in this collection, including 27 boy names and 70 girl names, each with its meaning, its origin and, where the Social Security Administration publishes one, its rank in the United States. Few naming traditions match the quiet sophistication of French — where every syllable feels deliberate and every name, effortlessly chic.
102Total Names
27Boy Names
70Girl Names
5Unisex Names
All French Names
| Name | Gender | Origin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| AdalineFrench/Germanic | Girl | French/Germanic | Noble |
| AdelinePopularFrench | Girl | French | Noble |
| AlanCeltic/Breton | Boy | Celtic/Breton | Handsome, little rock |
| AlisonFrench/English | Girl | French/English | Noble |
| AllisonFrench/English | Girl | French/English | Noble |
| AmyFrench/English | Girl | French/English | Beloved, loved one |
| AndreFrench | Boy | French | Manly, brave |
| AnnabelleEnglish/French | Girl | English/French | Loving, beautiful |
| ArletteFrench | Girl | French | Little eagle, noble |
| AubreeFrench/German | Girl | French/German | Elf ruler, noble strength |
| AubreyPopularFrench/German | Girl | French/German | Elf ruler, noble strength |
| BeauFrench | Boy | French | Handsome |
| BellamyFrench | Unisex | French | Beautiful friend |
| BooneFrench | Boy | French | Good |
| BrielleHebrew/French | Girl | Hebrew/French | God is my strength |
| BrittanyFrench | Girl | French | From Brittany |
| BruceNorman French | Boy | Norman French | From the brushwood thicket |
| CamilleFrench | Girl | French | Young ceremonial attendant |
| CarolineFrench | Girl | French | Free woman, song of joy |
| CelineFrench | Girl | French | Heavenly |
| CharleeFrench/German | Girl | French/German | Free woman |
| CharliFrench/German | Girl | French/German | Free woman |
| CharlottePopularFrench | Girl | French | Free woman |
| ClaireFrench | Girl | French | Clear, bright |
| ClementineFrench | Girl | French | Mild, merciful |
| ColetteFrench | Girl | French | Victory of the people |
| CoralineFrench | Girl | French | Coral, little heart |
| CorbinFrench/Latin | Boy | French/Latin | Raven |
| DarcyFrench | Girl | French | From Arcy |
| DarielFrench/Hebrew | Boy | French/Hebrew | Beloved, God's pearl |
| DaxFrench | Boy | French | From Dax |
| DemiGreek/French | Girl | Greek/French | Half, goddess (short for Demetria) |
| DiorFrench | Unisex | French | Golden |
| ElaineOld French (variant of Helen) | Girl | Old French (variant of Helen) | Bright, shining light |
| EleanorPopularOld French / Provençal | Girl | Old French / Provençal | Bright, shining one |
| EliseFrench (diminutive of Elizabeth) | Girl | French (diminutive of Elizabeth) | God is my oath |
| ElleFrench | Girl | French | She / her |
| ElodieFrench / Greek | Girl | French / Greek | Foreign riches |
| EloiseFrench / Germanic | Girl | French / Germanic | Healthy, wide |
| ElouiseFrench | Girl | French | Healthy, wide |
| EmmelineOld French / Germanic | Girl | Old French / Germanic | Whole, universal; industrious |
| EsmeFrench/English | Girl | French/English | Esteemed, beloved |
| EstelleFrench | Girl | French | Star |
| EvelinaFrench | Girl | French | Desired, little bird |
| EvelynPopularEnglish / Norman French | Girl | English / Norman French | Wished-for child |
| FrancineFrench | Girl | French | Free one, Frenchwoman |
| GabrielleFrench | Girl | French | God is my strength |
| GaelBreton/Celtic | Boy | Breton/Celtic | Gaelic person |
| GageFrench, English | Boy | French, English | Pledge, oath |
| GenevievePopularFrench, Germanic | Girl | French, Germanic | Woman of the race, tribe woman |
| GiselleFrench, Germanic | Girl | French, Germanic | Pledge, hostage |
| HarveyFrench | Boy | French | Battle worthy |
| IsabelleFrench | Girl | French | God is my oath |
| JacquelineFrench | Girl | French | Supplanter |
| JosephineFrench | Girl | French | God will add |
| JulietFrench | Girl | French | Youthful |
| JulietteFrench | Girl | French | Youthful |
| LandryFrench | Unisex | French | Ruler of the land |
| LaurenEnglish, French | Girl | English, French | Laurel tree, crowned with laurel |
| LeroyFrench | Boy | French | The king |
| LianaFrench | Girl | French | To bind, climbing vine |
| LionelFrench | Boy | French | Little lion |
| LottieFrench | Girl | French | Free woman |
| LouisFrench | Boy | French | Renowned warrior |
| LouiseFrench/Germanic | Girl | French/Germanic | Famous warrior |
| LucilleFrench | Girl | French | Light |
| MadeleineFrench | Girl | French | Woman from Magdala |
| MadelineFrench | Girl | French | Woman from Magdala |
| MadelynPopularFrench | Girl | French | Woman from Magdala |
| MadilynFrench | Girl | French | Woman from Magdala |
| MalloryFrench | Girl | French | Unlucky, unfortunate |
| MarcelFrench | Boy | French | Little warrior, of Mars |
| MargoFrench | Girl | French | Pearl |
| MargotFrench | Girl | French | Pearl |
| MarshallFrench | Boy | French | Horse keeper, steward |
| MichelleFrench/Hebrew | Girl | French/Hebrew | Who is like God |
| NicoleFrench/Greek | Girl | French/Greek | Victory of the people |
| NoeSpanish, French, Hebrew | Boy | Spanish, French, Hebrew | Rest, comfort |
| NoelFrench | Boy | French | Christmas |
| NoelleFrench | Girl | French | Christmas |
| OdetteFrench/Germanic | Girl | French/Germanic | Wealth, fortune |
| PercivalFrench | Boy | French | Pierce the valley |
| PercyFrench | Boy | French | From Percy in Normandy |
| PierreFrench | Boy | French | Stone, rock |
| QuinceyFrench | Unisex | French | Estate of the fifth son |
| QuincyFrench | Boy | French | Estate of the fifth son |
| RemiFrench | Unisex | French | Oarsman, remedy |
| RemyFrench | Boy | French | Oarsman |
| ReneeFrench | Girl | French | Reborn |
| RussellFrench | Boy | French | Little red one |
| SimoneFrench | Girl | French | He has heard |
| SoleilFrench | Girl | French | Sun |
| SophiePopularFrench | Girl | French | Wisdom |
| SydneyFrench | Girl | French | Wide meadow |
| SylvieFrench | Girl | French | Of the forest |
| TravisFrench | Boy | French | Toll collector, to cross over |
| ValerieFrench | Girl | French | Strong, healthy |
| VernonFrench | Boy | French | Place of alders |
| VivienneFrench | Girl | French | Alive, lively |
| WarrenFrench/Germanic | Boy | French/Germanic | Watchman, game park keeper |
| YvetteFrench | Girl | French | Yew tree |
| YvonneFrench | Girl | French | Yew tree |
French Boy Names
27 french boy names with meanings and origins.
AlanHandsome, little rockCeltic/BretonAndreManly, braveFrenchBeauHandsomeFrenchBooneGoodFrenchBruceFrom the brushwood thicketNorman FrenchCorbinRavenFrench/LatinDarielBeloved, God's pearlFrench/HebrewDaxFrom DaxFrench
...and 19 more french boy names in the table above.
French Girl Names
70 french girl names with meanings and origins.
AdalineNobleFrench/GermanicAdelineNobleFrenchAlisonNobleFrench/EnglishAllisonNobleFrench/EnglishAmyBeloved, loved oneFrench/EnglishAnnabelleLoving, beautifulEnglish/FrenchArletteLittle eagle, nobleFrenchAubreeElf ruler, noble strengthFrench/German
...and 62 more french girl names in the table above.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many French baby names are there?
This collection lists 102 French names, including 27 boy names and 70 girl names. Each one carries its meaning, its origin and, where the Social Security Administration publishes one, its rank in the United States.
What makes a name French?
Few naming traditions match the quiet sophistication of French — where every syllable feels deliberate and every name, effortlessly chic.
Are French names popular in the United States?
Popularity varies name by name rather than by origin. Every entry here links to its own page, where the US rank, the number of births in the latest year and the peak year are shown when the Social Security Administration publishes them.