french baby names
Explore 62 baby names of French origin. Each includes meaning, pronunciation, popularity ranking, and cultural context.
French baby names at a glance
- Names
- 62
- Girls · Boys · Unisex
- 39 · 19 · 4
- Average length
- 6.7 letters
- Most popular (2025)
- Charlotte #2
Our directory has 62 French baby names: 39 girls' names, 19 boys' names and 4 unisex names.
In the 2025 Social Security rankings, the most popular is Charlotte (#2 for girls), followed by Eleanor (#12 for girls), Miles (#44 for boys) and Charles (#48 for boys). 38 of them ranked in the US top 1,000 that year.
Sylvie has climbed fastest, from #775 in 2020 to #282 in 2025; Elodie rose from #703 to #310 over 5 years.
For something less common, Antoine, Celestin and Delphine were not in the US top 1,000 in any year from 2020 to 2025.
They average 6.7 letters, from Beau to Marguerite, and 56% have two syllables.
Most popular in 2025
- Adelinenoble, nobilityFrench · girl#59
- Alicenoble, of noble kindFrench · girl#65
- Ameliehardworking and industriousFrench · girl#828
- Antoinepriceless and praiseworthyFrench · boy
- Aubreyelf ruler, supernatural powerFrench · unisex#146
- Aureliegolden and radiantFrench · girl
- Baptisteone who baptizesFrench · boy
- Beaubeautiful, handsomeFrench · boy#60
- Bellamygood friend, beautiful friendFrench · unisex#721
- Blaiseone who lisps or stammersFrench · boy
- BrielleGod is my strengthFrench · girl#143
- Brigitteexalted one, strengthFrench · girl
- Brucethe willowlandsFrench · boy#536
- Camilleyoung ceremonial attendantFrench · unisex#240
- Celestinheavenly, of the skyFrench · boy
- CelinaheavenlyFrench · girl#829
- Charlesfree manFrench · boy#48
- Charlottefree womanFrench · girl#2
- Clairebright, clear, famousFrench · girl#68
- Clementinemild, mercifulFrench · girl#456
- Colettevictory of the peopleFrench · girl#316
- Coraliecoral, from the seaFrench · girl
- Cosettelittle thing, victorious peopleFrench · girl
- Dashiellpage boy, young servantFrench · boy
- Delphinefrom Delphi, dolphinFrench · girl
- Edmondwealthy protectorFrench · boy
- Eleanorbright, shining oneFrench · girl#12
- Elodieforeign riches, marsh flowerFrench · girl#310
- Eloisehealthy, wideFrench · girl#49
- Esmeesteemed, belovedFrench · girl#298
- EstellestarFrench · girl#573
- FleurflowerFrench · girl
- Gaspardtreasurer, keeper of treasureFrench · boy
- Genevievewoman of the people, white waveFrench · girl#148
- Guillaumeresolute protectorFrench · boy
- Harrietruler of the home; estate rulerFrench · girl
- Harveyblazing ironFrench · boy#251
- Henriruler of the homeFrench · boy
- Joliepretty, beautifulFrench · girl
- JosephineGod will increaseFrench · girl#53
- Julietyouthful; small JuliaFrench · girl#274
- Lionellittle lionFrench · boy#659
- Lucienlight, born of lightFrench · boy#899
- Lucillelight, bright oneFrench · girl#239
- Madeleinewoman from Magdala, elevated towerFrench · girl#455
- Marcelyoung warrior, dedicated to MarsFrench · boy#731
- MargotpearlFrench · girl#102
- Margueritepearl, daisy flowerFrench · girl
- Mathildemighty in battleFrench · girl
- Milesgrace, favourFrench · boy#44
- Moniqueadvisor, counselorFrench · girl
- Odettewealth, fortuneFrench · girl#883
- Philippelover of horsesFrench · boy
- PrairieOpen grassland, meadowFrench · girl
- Remioarsman, rowerFrench · boy#787
- RemyOarsman or remedyFrench · unisex#408
- Reneereborn, born againFrench · girl
- RosalieRose, or rose garland festivalFrench · girl#171
- Solangesolemn, dignifiedFrench · girl
- SoleilsunFrench · girl#758
- Sylviefrom the forestFrench · girl#282
- Viviennealive, full of lifeFrench · girl#172
questions about French baby names
Which French baby names are the most popular in 2025?
Based on the 2025 Social Security data, the most popular French baby names are Charlotte (#2 for girls), Eleanor (#12 for girls), Miles (#44 for boys), Charles (#48 for boys) and Eloise (#49 for girls).
Which French baby names are rising in popularity?
Sylvie has climbed from #775 in 2020 to #282 in 2025. Elodie (#703 to #310) and Soleil (#995 to #758) are also rising.
What are some unique French baby names?
Antoine, Celestin, Delphine, Harriet and Monique were not in the US top 1,000 in any year from 2020 to 2025, so they stay distinctive while still carrying real meaning and history.
Are French baby names more common for girls or boys?
Of 62 French baby names on HushName, 39 are girls' names, 19 are boys' names and 4 are unisex.
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