Male French Origin Names
Explore French origin names used for male babies, with short meaning notes and related options.
Andre
The name Andre is of French origin, derived from the Greek name Andreas, which means "manly" or "brave." The root of the name, "andr-", is a Greek element referring to man or manh...
Tyson
The name "Tyson" is of English origin and is derived from the Old French personal name "Tison," which means "firebrand" or "son of Tye." The name can be traced back to the Old Eng...
Cannon
The name "Cannon" is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "canon," which ultimately comes from the Latin "cannum," meaning "reed" or "cane." The name original...
Trey
The name "Trey" is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "treis," meaning "three." This suggests that the name may have originally been a nickname for a third-...
Lamar
The name "Lamar" is of French origin and is derived from the Old French name "Lemaire," which means "the mayor" or "the headman." The name has roots in the medieval French word "m...
Mace
The name "Mace" has its origins in the English language and is derived from the Old French word "mace," which means a club-like weapon.
Demond
The name "Demond" is of French origin and is derived from the Old French name "Damon," which itself comes from the Greek name "Damōn." The Greek name "Damōn" is associated with th...
Griffen
Griffen functions primarily as a variant spelling of Griffin, deriving from the Old French grifun, which itself stems from the Latin gryphus or gryps, referring to the mythical gr...
Leveon
Leveon appears as a modern phonetic variant or creative respelling of the name LeVon or Levon, which traces to the French surname Lévesque meaning 'bishop' from Late Latin episcop...
Jeanluc
Jeanluc functions as a compound given name blending 'Jean,' the French form of the biblical Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious,' with 'Luc,' derived from Latin Lucius s...
Bastion
Bastion derives from the French term 'bastion,' which entered English in the 16th century to denote a projecting part of a fortification designed to provide flanking fire and defe...
Lamonte
Lamonte is generally understood as a modern variant of the French surname Lamont, which carries the meaning 'man of law' or 'lawyer.' This derives from Old French elements where '...
Cord
Cord derives from the Middle English 'cord,' signifying a thick rope or string made from twisted fibers, rooted in Old French 'corde' and Latin 'chorda,' which originally denoted...
Marshaun
Marshaun is a modern phonetic variant of the classic name Marshall, which derives from Old French 'mareschal,' meaning 'horse servant' or 'stable keeper.' This term originally den...
Dartagnan
Dartagnan derives from the place name d'Artagnan, referring to a small commune in southwest France near the Pyrenees.
Canton
Canton derives primarily from Old French 'canton,' signifying a corner, division, or section of territory, which traces back to Late Latin 'cantonem,' an accusative form of 'cantu...
J-C
J-C appears as a stylized initialism or abbreviated form, likely representing initials such as Jean-Claude or similar compound names in French-speaking contexts, where the hyphen...
Jean-Pierre
Jean-Pierre is a compound given name formed by combining 'Jean,' the French form of the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious,' with 'Pierre,' the French equivalent of the...
Jeanpierre
Jeanpierre functions as a compound given name, directly combining 'Jean,' the French form of the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious,' with 'Pierre,' the French equivale...
Russ
The name "Russ" is a short form of the name "Russell", which is of Old French origin.
Orville
The name "Orville" is of French origin and is derived from the Old French name "Horbilio," which itself is believed to have originated from the Roman family name "Horatius." The n...
Avant
Avant derives from the French adverb 'avant,' meaning 'before' or 'in front of,' rooted in Latin 'abante' which combines 'ab-' (from) and 'ante' (before).
Jeanpaul
Jeanpaul is a compound name formed by combining 'Jean,' the French form of the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious,' with 'Paul,' derived from the Latin Paulus meaning '...
Chancelor
Chancelor represents a variant spelling of the English surname Chancellor, which derives from the Old French term chancelier, meaning 'chancellor' or 'secretary.' This occupationa...
Chaston
Chaston represents a rare variant of the surname Chastain, which derives from the Old French word chastelain, meaning 'lord of the castle' or 'castellan,' denoting a governor or k...
Demontae
Demontae is a modern invented name blending elements from French and English linguistic traditions.
Lavontae
Lavontae is a modern invented name, primarily an elaboration of the French masculine name Lavon, which derives from the Latin 'lavandula,' referring to the lavender plant known fo...
Jaymison
Jaymison functions as a modern phonetic variant of the surname Jameson, which derives from the medieval personal name Jamesson or Jemesson, meaning 'son of James.' The root name J...
Taison
Taison is commonly interpreted as a modern phonetic variant of Tyson, deriving from the Old French surname Tison, which carries the meaning 'firebrand' or 'fiery one.' This evokes...
Masson
Masson functions primarily as a variant of the surname Mason, deriving from the Middle English term 'masoun' or 'mason,' which denotes a worker skilled in stone-cutting and buildi...
Lyonel
Lyonel derives from the Old French 'lionel,' a diminutive form of 'lion,' meaning 'young lion' or 'little lion.' This evokes imagery of strength, nobility, and ferocity associated...
Eyas
Eyas derives from medieval falconry terminology, referring to a young hawk, specifically a nestling or fledgling captured from its nest before fledging.
Lancelot
The name Lancelot derives from Old French 'Lancelot,' with scholarly interpretations linking it to a diminutive form of 'Lance,' meaning 'spear' or 'lance,' reflecting martial con...
Escanor
Escanor derives from Old French 'Escalibor' or similar forms linked to Arthurian legend, often interpreted as a variant of Excalibur, the famed sword of King Arthur, suggesting co...
Alexandre-Charles-Louis
Alexandre-Charles-Louis is a compound given name combining three distinct elements with deep roots in European naming traditions.
Alfred-Louis
Alfred-Louis is a compound given name combining 'Alfred,' derived from Old English Ælfrǣd meaning 'elf counsel' or 'supernaturally wise,' where 'ælf' refers to elves or supernatur...
Ambroise-Nicolas
Ambroise-Nicolas is a compound given name combining 'Ambroise,' derived from the Late Latin Ambrosius, meaning 'immortal' or 'divine,' from the Greek ambrosios, referring to the f...
Antoine-Marie
Antoine-Marie is a compound given name formed by combining 'Antoine,' derived from the Latin Antonius, and 'Marie,' from the Latin Maria.
Édouard-François
Édouard-François is a compound given name combining two distinct elements with deep Germanic and Latin roots.
Émile-Marie
Émile-Marie is a compound given name formed by combining Émile, derived from the Latin name Aemilius, which carries connotations of rivalry, emulation, or industriousness, and Mar...
Étienne-Joseph
Étienne-Joseph is a compound given name combining 'Étienne,' the French form of Stephen, and 'Joseph.' 'Étienne' derives from the Greek Στέφανος (Stephanos), meaning 'crown' or 'g...
François-David
François-David is a compound given name combining 'François,' derived from the Latin Franciscus meaning 'Frenchman' or 'free man,' with 'David,' from the Hebrew Dawid meaning 'bel...
François-Joseph
François-Joseph is a compound given name combining 'François,' derived from the Latin Franciscus meaning 'Frenchman' or 'free man' from the Frankish tribe name, and 'Joseph,' from...
François-Noël
François-Noël is a compound given name combining 'François,' derived from the Late Latin Franciscus meaning 'Frenchman' or 'free man' (from the Frankish tribe name and its connota...
François-Xavier
François-Xavier is a compound given name combining 'François,' derived from the Late Latin Franciscus meaning 'Frenchman' or 'free man,' referring to a member of the Frankish peop...
Georges-Émile
Georges-Émile is a compound given name combining 'Georges,' derived from the Greek Γεώργιος (Geōrgios), meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker,' and 'Émile,' from the Latin Aemilius, si...
Georges-Louis
Georges-Louis is a compound given name combining 'Georges,' derived from the Greek 'Geōrgios,' meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker,' and 'Louis,' from the Old High German 'Hludowig,'...
Gilles-François
Gilles-François is a compound given name combining 'Gilles' and 'François,' both rooted in Latin personal names with distinct semantic layers.
Gilles-Paul
Gilles-Paul is a compound given name combining 'Gilles' and 'Paul'.
Guillaume-Joseph
Guillaume-Joseph is a compound given name combining 'Guillaume,' derived from Old High German Willahelm, where 'willa' signifies 'will' or 'resolve' and 'helm' denotes 'helmet' or...