When it comes to boy names, Latin, Greek and Biblical first names reign supreme in France.
Many popular French baby boy names cross borders effortlessly, such as Quentin, Thomas, Hugo or Pierre.
If youre looking for a French baby boy name, weve got you covered.
Give this list of French baby boy names a spin.
Popular across France, its common in the Loire Valley, famous for its fairytale chateaux.
With the meaning golden, or shining, this first name can also be spelled Aurelian.
Camille.Aunisex first name, Camille is popular as a first name for both boys and girls.
Corentin.From on the stormy coasts of Brittany, Corentin is a name steeped in tradition.
Emile.Pronounced em-eel, this first name of Latin and Greek origins means rival or obliging respectively.
If youre familiar with Emile Zolas work, youll appreciate this first name for your baby boy.
Gael.Generous Lord is the significance of this baby boy name.
Gael is a Celtic name with origins in Brittany.
It is notably popular in the Brittany and Paris regions but present throughout the Hexagon.
Jules are considered to have strong morals, a sense of justice and ambition.
Laurent.This outdoorsy name means carrier of bay leaf.
Malo.Another name from the coast of Brittany, Malo means light.
Saint-Malo is also the name of a fortress and picturesque coastal town in the region.
Marcel.A name meaning dedicated to Mars, this is an excellent first name for an Aries baby boy.
This first name dates back to antiquity, but has come back into fashion especially in Paris and Bordeaux.
Marius.Will your little boy grow up on the water?
Then Marius is a strong choice!
Several French writers, poets and artists carry these names.
Olivier.Similar to the English Oliver, Olivier means from the olive tree.
It is common in central France, and pronounced like oh-liv-ee-yay.
Reaching a peak of popularity in the 70s, Olivier remains a common choice.
Romain / Roman.A classic French name from the Latin Romanus, or from Rome.
Its equally popular in urban areas as in the provinces, making it a wonderfully versatile name.
Both versions are pronounced roh-mahn.
Thibault.Thibault, pronounced tea-beau, is a very popular first name in France.
Choose the one that fits your child best!
Valentin.From the Latin valenus, the first name Valentin signifies strength and vigor.
Its pronounced val-ahn-tan and is a fine name for an active baby boy.
