French Boy Names with Meanings and Origins

French boy names bring a romantic, elegant edge to the English naming tradition. Many have crossed over completely (Lucas, Leo, Louis) while others retain their distinctly French sound (Arnaud, Thibault). This guide pulls together the most loved French boy names with meanings and pronunciation notes.

French boy names tend to land in two useful groups: names that have fully crossed into English (Lucas, Leo, Louis, Gabriel) and names that retain a distinctly French texture (Remy, Arnaud, Thibault, Baptiste). Both groups pair well with English middle names, though the second group invites a conversation.