French Boy Names Starting With R
58 names with meanings and origins.
Looking for a French boy's name that starts with R? Here are 58 options, including unisex names, each with its meaning. French names are known for their elegant sound and are loved around the world.
Top picks
- Remy — “Oarsman”
- Raydon — “Counselor; counselor. variant of raymond”
- Ricard — “A French masculine name meaning a powerful and strong ruler. it is the regional cognate of the name Richard.”
- Raimundo — “The Spanish and French variation of Raymond, this name means a wise defender or one who guards with wisdom.”
- Renny — “This name has French roots meaning to rise again. It can also signify compact strength or a small, powerful leader.”
- Rainger — “This French-derived name refers to a ward or guardian of the forest, often associated with woodsy protectors.”
- Rayford — “Counselor; counselor. variant of raymond”
- Reynard — “A French name meaning fox, it is also associated with being mighty, brave, and providing strong counsel.”
- Richardo — “Richardo beautifully signifies a 'powerful' and 'strong ruler'. It's a name that evokes a sense of authority and leadership.”
- Richer — “A French name meaning great one or person of power. It shares roots with names that denote strength, leadership, and high status.”
Boy · French · “The Spanish and French variation of Raymond, this name means a wise defender or one who guards with wisdom.”
Boy · French · “This French-derived name refers to a ward or guardian of the forest, often associated with woodsy protectors.”
Boy · French · “Wolf counselor; variant of ralph: wolf counsel; red wolf”
Boy · French · “Counselor; counselor. variant of raymond”
Boy · French · “Counselor; counselor. variant of raymond”
Unisex · French · “Raymond is a French and Germanic name meaning wise protection. It combines the elements for 'counsel' and 'guard'.”
Unisex · French · “Oarsman”
Unisex · French · “This name has French roots meaning to rise again. It can also signify compact strength or a small, powerful leader.”
Boy · French · “A French name meaning fox, it is also associated with being mighty, brave, and providing strong counsel.”
Boy · French · “A French masculine name meaning a powerful and strong ruler. it is the regional cognate of the name Richard.”
Boy · French · “Richardo beautifully signifies a 'powerful' and 'strong ruler'. It's a name that evokes a sense of authority and leadership.”
Boy · French · “A French name meaning great one or person of power. It shares roots with names that denote strength, leadership, and high status.”
Boy · French · “A French diminutive form of the name Richard. It carries the meaning of a rich and powerful ruler.”
Unisex · French · “The French feminine form of Romanus, this name simply identifies a woman who is from the city of Rome.”
Unisex · French · “Red haired; variant of rosalind: compound of horse and snake; variant of rosalind: beautiful; pretty rose”
Unisex · French · “Derived from French roots, this name is used for those with red hair and conveys a sense of beauty.”
Boy · French · “A French form of Robert meaning bright fame, used to describe someone who is famed or shining.”
Boy · French · “Red. russell was originally given as a nickname to people with red hair”
Boy · French · “Originally a French surname, this name means red-haired and is considered a form of the name Rufus.”
Boy · French · “Form of rufus red-haired; form of rufus: red-haired”
Boy · French · “Derived from French, this name traditionally refers to a red-headed individual and is a form of the name Rufus.”
Boy · French · “Guards wisely.”
Boy · French · “Strong counselor.”
Boy · French · “Forest protector.”
Boy · French · “Strong counselor.”
Boy · French · “Guards wisely.”
Boy · French · “Guards wisely.”
Unisex · French · “Reborn.”
Unisex · French · “Reborn.”
Unisex · French · “To rise again.”
Boy · French · “Reborn.”
Boy · French · “Famous wolf.”
Boy · French · “Guards wisely.”
Unisex · French · “Rock.”
Boy · French · “Rock.”
Boy · French · “Rock.”
Boy · French · “Famous ruler.”
Boy · French · “Famous ruler.”
Boy · French · “Rock.”
Boy · French · “King.”
Boy · French · “A roman.”
Boy · French · “Red haired.”
Boy · French · “Red haired.”
Boy · French · “Red haired.”
Boy · French · “Red haired.”
Boy · French · “Red haired.”
Boy · French · “Reddish.”
Boy · French · “Red haired.”
Boy · French · “Red haired.”
Boy · French · “Famous wolf.”
Boy · French · “Red haired.”
Boy · French · “Red haired.”
Boy · French · “Regal.”
Boy · French · “Famous wolf.”
Boy · French · “Red haired.”
Boy · French · “Red haired.”
Boy · French · “Red haired.”
Unisex · French · “Red head.”
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