Names: Female Given Names Popular Male Given Names in France Rank Name Meaning 6 Alain stone 8 Andre manly 7 Bernard brave bear 29 Bruno brown-haired 12 Christian follower of Christ 15 Christophe Christ-bearer 10 Daniel "God is my judge" 24 David beloved 45 Denis dedicated to Dionysus (Greek god of wine) 28 Didier longed-for one 13 Eric eternal ruler 4 Francis French man; free man 42 Franck French man; free man 43 Frederic peaceful ruler 33 Georges farmer 49 Gerard brave spear-bearer 47 Gilles legendary hermit-monk St. Giles 48 Guillaume resolute protector 26 Guy guide 37 Henri home ruler 11 Jacques supplanter 1 Jean "God is gracious" 27 Jean-Claude "God is gracious" + lame 50 Jean-Paul "God is gracious" + small, humble 23 Jean-Pierre "God is gracious" + rock 19 Joseph "God increases" 35 Julien youthful 16 Laurent from Laurentum (ancient Roman city) 41 Louis famous warrior 31 Marc dedicated to Mars (Roman god of war) 30 Marcel little warrior 40 Maurice dark-skinned 2 Michel "Who is like God?" 21 Nicolas victory of the people 20 Olivier olive tree 17 Pascal Easter 9 Patrick noble 36 Paul small, humble 3 Philippe horse lover 5 Pierre rock 46 Raymond protective counsel 18 Rene born again 22 Robert bright fame 25 Roger famous spear 44 Sebastien man from Sebastia (city in modern-day Turkey) 34 Serge servant 39 Stephane crown 14 Thierry ruler of the people 38 Vincent to conquer 32 Yves yew tree Copyright © 1993—2024 World Trade Press. All rights reserved.