Folks, finding first names can be frustrating. But from the most popular to the more unusual, here are our favorite baby boy names that start with F.
Male names starting with F have a feeling of strength, old-fashioned wisdom, and, in many cases, a literary flourish.
Strong boy names that start with F (like Frederick and Frank) seem to stand the test of time, but more unique and mythical options are also finding a footing in the naming charts.
Let’s check out the top baby boy names that start with F.
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- Most popular boys’ names starting with F in 2020 and 2021
- Boys’ names starting with F: traditional favorites
- F boys’ names from around the world
- F boys’ names with a natural feel
- F boys’ names with a literary flourish
- Unique boys’ names starting with F: the final frontier
Most popular boys’ names starting with F in 2020 and 2021
What’s the most popular F name?
According to US Social Security, there has only been one boys’ name starting with F in the top 100 names over the last 100 years: Frank.
But if that’s a little too “Old Uncle Frank” for you, you’ll be pleased to know that there’s a fine new crop of F names in the top 500 too.
These are the most popular F boy names in the US at the moment:
- Finn. Either short for Finley or a standalone name of its own, Finn is currently the most popular boys’ name that starts with F.
- Finley (Findlay, Findley, Finlay). Like Finn, this Celtic name is shooting up the charts. It originally means “fair hero” or “fair warrior.”
- Felix. A lovely name of Latin origin meaning “happy” or “fortunate.”
- Francisco (Francesco, Franzisco). This Spanish variation of Francis means “French” or “Free.”
If you love one of these but hate the idea of your baby sharing a name with the other boys in his future school year, don’t worry.
Even though these are the most popular F boy names right now, none of them are in the top 100 in the US, so they’re still pretty uncommon.
In the UK, baby boy names starting with F are more common, and this year, Freddie, Finley, Frankie, Frederick, Finn, and Felix all appear in the top 100.
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Boys’ names starting with F: traditional favorites
If you like F names because they’re unusual, try some of these more classic options on for size:
- Fabian. Originally Italian but well established in English now, this classic male name means “bean grower.”
- Ferdinand. For a fearless little one, this Germanic name originally means “bold voyager.”
- Florian. An old-fashioned classic with roots in both Latin and German, meaning “blond” or “flourishing.”
- Francis (Frank, Frankie). A classic name meaning “free man.”
- Franklin. Another old English favorite originally used to designate a landowner with a noble background.
- Frederick (Fred, Freddy). Probably the most famous of the F boy names from the Germanic Friedrich, meaning “peaceful ruler.”
F boys’ names from around the world
If you’re looking for names with an international flavor, there are some fantastic F male names on this list:
- Fabrizio (Italian, or Fabrice in French). Meaning “craftsman.”
- Faheem (Arabic). This firm name means “perceptive” or “intelligent.”
- Fareed (Arabic and Persian). For your one-of-a-kind son, this beautiful name means “unique.”
- Farouk (Arabic, Turkish, Persian, and Urdu). A common first and last name in Middle Eastern countries, Farouk can mean “one who tells the difference between right and wrong,” or simply “fortunate” or “happy.”
- Faizel (Arabic, Persian). Another popular name across the Muslim world, Faizel means “judge.”
- Faustino (Latin). The name comes from Faustus, meaning “lucky.”
- Felipe (Spanish). A variant of Phillip, meaning “friend of horses.”
- Fergal (Irish). Meaning “valorous” or “brave.”
- Fergus (Scottish). Meaning “strong.”
- Fionn (Irish). The original version of many of the Finn names, Fionn means “white” or “fair.”
- Finnbar (Irish). “Fairheaded.”
- Finnian (Irish). A lovely rhythmic alternative if Finn is just a touch too short for you.
- Fintan (Irish). “Little fair one.”
- Fletcher (English) Originally a surname meaning “arrow maker.”
- Flavio (Italian). The Italian version of Flavian, another boy name with F meaning “blond.”
- Floyd (Welsh). Meaning “grey-haired.”
- Flynn (Irish). This lovely name is gaining in popularity as an alternative to Finn.
- Foy (Old French). It originally means “one of faith.”
- Franco (Italian, Portuguese, Spanish). Meaning “free.”
- Fraser (Scottish). Both a first name and surname, this is a classic Scottish boy’s name meaning “generous” or “fruitful.”
- Francois (French). Meaning “Frenchman.”
- Franz (German). “French” or “free man.”
- Frey (Nordic). Give your son some Scandi style with this male F name meaning “God of weather.”
- Friedrich (German). “Peaceful ruler.”
- Fulvio (Italian). Yet another F boys name meaning “fair-haired,” but with a more original twist.
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F boys’ names with a natural feel
If you’re looking for boys’ names starting with F that evoke the feel of ferns, forests, and the flitting of birds and beasts, one of these might take your fancy.
- Falcon.
- Faunus. An old Latin name meaning “God of Forests.”
- Finch.
- Fisher.
- Flint.
- Forrest. An old English and Scottish name for someone who lived near (you guessed it) the woods.
- Ford. Not just the classic American car, but an old English word for a river crossing.
- Fox.
F boys’ names with a literary flourish
The fantasy worlds of myths, history, and stories might be more your scene.
If your son is going to be born into a family of book lovers, these F boy names with a literary touch might work for you.
- Faber. A Latin surname meaning “smith” and a famous publishing house. This name would ensure a love of books and literature in any bouncing boy.
- Faulkner. Its origin might be as a surname (meaning falconer), but its future could be as a strong, unusual name for a literary boy about town.
- Ferris. For a fun-loving film boy who might enjoy a day off.
- Fidel. A strong historical name (especially if politics lie at the heart of your family).
- Figaro. An operatic original, as long as you don’t mind friends bursting out into occasional renditions of “Figaro! Figaro, Figaro, Fi…garo!”
- Frodo. For those Lord of the Rings fans out there.
- Fyodor. A lovely, rich-sounding name meaning “God’s gift” and also perhaps the greatest ever Russian writer.
Unique boys’ names starting with F: the final frontier
What’s a unique boy name that starts with F? How about:
- Fiacre (pronounced fee-AH-Ker)
Not only does it carry the mists of Celtic myth, but its meaning, “eagle,” incorporates all the freedom you’d wish on your boy at the start of his extraordinary life.
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