The most popular French boys' names

In this article you will find a extensive list of French male baby names. It ranges from traditional French boy names to more modern French boy names up to common French boy names and the most popular first names for boys in France over the last 100 years. 

French boy names - Score!

With the World Cup just behind us, there was one player who never failed to turn heads. While some say it's because of his exceptional talent, which was evident from a young age, and others claim it's because of his undeniable charm, it's clear that French footballer Kylian Mbappé has become one of the most popular topics of conversation in households across the country.

However, the popularity went beyond the kitchen table, as Kylian's name also shot to the top of many French birth certificates. This trend reflects how celebrities can have an impact on name choices and trends across the country - not just in France, but in general. 

Traditional French boy names

And speaking of generalities, many traditional French boys' names have an unmistakable ring of elegance and sophistication. Generalization or not, compared to old German boys' names they definitely bring something different into play. In the following list, you'll find some traditional French boy names and their meanings.

Whether you're a friend of horses or not, with the traditional French boy names listed above you are guaranteed a classic hit. 

Modern French boy names

Of course, not everything in France is full of tradition and history. There are many modern French boy namesthat get things moving and add something contemporary. In the list below, you'll find some modern French boy names and their respective meanings.

For parents who are having a a more modern variation of the otherwise classic French boy names one of the names from the list above could be a hit.

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Common French boy names

The "je ne sais quoi" may not be a good tactic in a sports game, but off the pitch it is definitely characteristic of French people. It is used to describe an indefinable quality or charm that makes something or someone attractive or special without being able to put it into words. That's exactly the feeling conveyed by these common French boy names below.

Crucial to this French concept is probably the wide range of accents that can be found in the common French boy names mentioned above mentioned above. This accentuation is so pronounced that you not only find it difficult to put into words, but sometimes even struggle to pronounce the names correctly.

Most popular French boy names of the last 100 years

As the proud winner of two World Cup titles and two European Championships in the last 100 years, France has clearly stood out. Other notable aspects of the past century in France include the below are the most popular French boy names of the last 100 years.

Soccer fan or not, one thing is clear: The above most popular French boy names have performed strongly over the last 100 years.

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Conclusion on French boy names

In the end, it's like in sports: no matter which name you choose, you're always on the winning side with a French boy's name. Full of elegance, tradition, the occasional accent and a modern touch - with French boys' names, you're spoilt for choice. 

And with the powerful strides of players like Kylian Mbappé and his colleagues, we're on the right track. Lottili excited, which French boys' names will conquer the name charts in the near future.

Source reference:

Sources for the French name statistics for male names can be found here:

https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/8202764?sommaire=8205628