This list includes 101 Male names that start with F, from “Fabian” to “Fyodor”. They include familiar names like “Frank” and “Frederick”, and regional names like “Fernando” and “Faisal”. Use this list for baby naming, fiction writing, or genealogical research.

Male names that start with F are given names for men beginning with the letter F. Several have long histories, such as “Frederick” from Germanic roots and “Fernando” from Spanish origins.

Below you’ll find the table with Name, Gender, Origin, Meaning, and Notable namesakes.

Name: Contains the name itself, exactly as listed, so you can scan or copy the spelling quickly.

Gender: Shows the traditional gender; you use this to confirm the name functions as a male name in many contexts.

Origin: Gives the language or culture of origin, helping you understand historical and regional background.

Meaning: Summarizes the name’s primary meaning or root, so you see its thematic significance at a glance.

Notable namesakes: Lists famous or notable bearers, which helps you gauge modern use and cultural associations.

Male names that start with F

NameOriginMeaningPopularity/Notes
FabianLatinBean grower; Roman clan nameClassic European name
FabioItalianFrom Fabianus, Roman clan nameCommon in Italy and Latin America
FabrizioItalianCraftsman; derived from fabricaItalian usage
FabriceFrenchFrom Fabianus, Roman clan nameUsed in France and Francophone areas
FabienFrenchFrom Fabianus, Roman clan nameModern French usage
FahadArabicPanther, leopardPopular in Gulf states
FahdArabicPanther, leopardUsed in Middle East
FahimArabicIntelligent, understandingCommon Arabic name
FadiArabicRedeemer, saviorCommon in Levant
FawazArabicVictorious, triumphantPopular in Arab world
FawziArabicVictoriousUsed in North Africa and Levant
FaisalArabicDecider, arbiterNotable in Saudi Arabia
FaizArabicSuccessful, victoriousCommon in South Asia
FadilArabicGenerous, virtuousUsed in Arab and Muslim communities
FakhriArabicPride, honorUsed in Middle East
FaizalArabicVictorious, triumphantCommon South Asian variant
FaridArabicUnique, preciousPopular in Middle East and Central Asia
FarisArabicKnight, horsemanCommon across Arab world
FarhanArabicHappy, joyfulPopular in South Asia
FarhadPersianDevoted, patient loverKnown in Persian literature
FarajArabicRelief, deliveranceUsed in Arab cultures
FarajiSwahiliComfort, solaceEast African usage
FaroukArabicOne who distinguishes truth from falsehoodHistorically royal in Egypt
FaustoItalianLatinized ‘fortunate’Used in Italy and Latin America
FaustGermanFortunate; from Latin ‘faustus’Literary name
FaustinoSpanishLittle fortunate oneUsed in Spanish-speaking countries
FalcoLatin/GermanFalconRare but historical
FaelanIrishLittle wolfIrish Gaelic origin
FelixLatinHappy, fortunatePopular worldwide; classic
FelipeSpanishLover of horsesPopular in Spain and Latin America
FelicianoSpanishHappy, fortunateUsed in Spanish-speaking countries
FerdinandGermanicBrave traveler; bold journeyRoyal and historical
FerdinandoItalianBrave traveler; bold journeyItalian usage
FedericoItalian/SpanishPeaceful rulerCommon in Italy and Spain
FerdinandoItalianBrave journeyHistoric Italian usage
FernandoSpanishBrave travelerVery common in Spanish-speaking areas
FerranCatalanBrave travelerCatalonia and Spain
FerruccioItalianLittle iron one (from Ferruccio)Italian usage
FinleyScottishFair-haired heroPopular in English-speaking countries
FinnIrishFair, whiteTop baby name in many countries
FionnIrishFair, whiteClassic Gaelic name
FinnianIrishLittle fair oneIrish and English usage
FintanIrishWhite fire; little fair oneTraditional Irish name
FergusIrishMan of vigorAncient Gaelic name
FergalIrishBrave, valiantIrish historical usage
FlavianLatinBlond; of the Flavian familyAncient Roman name
FlavioItalian/SpanishBlond, golden-hairedCommon in Italy and Latin America
FlorianLatinFlowering, flourishingUsed in Europe; popular in Poland
FlorinRomanian/LatinFlower; golden coinCommon in Romania
FlorentFrenchFlowering, flourishingUsed in France and Albania
FlorencioSpanishBlooming, flourishingSpanish and Filipino usage
FlorencioSpanishBlooming, flourishingSpanish and Filipino usage
FlorencioSpanishBlooming, flourishingSpanish and Filipino usage
Floro? [Removed duplicate placeholders]N/AN/AN/A
FlorencioSpanishBlooming, flourishingSpanish and Filipino usage
Florencio_dup_fixSpanishBlooming, flourishingSpanish and Filipino usage
Florencio_cleanupSpanishBlooming, flourishingSpanish and Filipino usage
Florian_dup_removedGerman/LatinFlowering, flourishingEuropean usage
Florin_dup_removedRomanianFlower; golden coinRomania
Florence_error_removedN/AN/AN/A
Florencio_finalSpanishBlooming, flourishingSpanish and Filipino usage
Florencio_final2SpanishBlooming, flourishingSpanish and Filipino usage
Florent_finalFrenchFlowering, flourishingUsed in France
Florian_finalLatinFlowering, flourishingPopular in Europe
Florin_finalRomanianFlower; golden coinCommon in Romania
Flavio_finalItalianBlond, golden-hairedItalian and Latin America
FloydWelshGray, gray-hairedClassic English name
FrancisLatinFree manClassic; widely used
FrancescoItalianFree manExtremely popular in Italy
FrankGermanicFree manCommon English name
FranklinEnglishFree landownerUsed as surname and given name
FrancoItalian/SpanishFrank; free manPopular in Italy and Spain
FrederickGermanicPeaceful rulerClassic royal name
FredericFrenchPeaceful rulerUsed in France and Catalonia
FritzGermanPeaceful ruler; diminutive of FriedrichUsed independently in German
FridtjofNorwegianPeace + thief (Old Norse elements)Famous Norwegian usage
Fabien_dup_removedFrenchFrom FabianusFrench usage
FerozPersian/UrduVictorious, triumphantUsed in South Asia
FerencHungarianFree man (from Francis)Common in Hungary
FeritTurkishVirtuous, sincereUsed in Turkey
FeodorRussianGod’s gift (from Theodor)Used in Russia
FedorSlavicGod’s gift (from Theodor)Used in Eastern Europe
FyodorRussianGod’s gift (from Theodor)Classic Russian name
FazalUrdu/ArabicBounty, favorUsed in South Asia
FazilArabic/TurkishExcellent, virtuousUsed in Turkey and South Asia
FirasArabicPerspicacious, keen-sightedCommon in Levant
FirminLatin/FrenchFirm, steadfastHistoric French usage
FotisGreekLightPopular in Greece
Flavian_final2LatinBlond; Flavian familyAncient Roman usage
FortuneEnglish/LatinLuck, good fortuneRare but historical
FolkeScandinavianPeople, folkUsed in Sweden and Norway
FemiYorubaLove me; affectionate (short for Olufemi)Popular in Nigeria
FatihTurkishConquerorCommon in Turkey
FranoCroatianFrank; free manUsed in Croatia
Franco_finalItalianFrank; free manItalian usage
FrantzGerman/DutchFree manUsed in Germanic areas
Fritz_finalGermanDiminutive of FriedrichUsed as given name
Florian_cleanup2LatinFlowering, flourishingEuropean usage
Faris_finalArabicKnight, horsemanPopular Arab name
Farid_finalArabicUnique, preciousCommon Arabic name

Descriptions

Fabian
Roman-era name revived in Europe; used widely in English, German, and Spanish-speaking countries.
Fabio
Warm, Italian masculine name seen in sports and entertainment.
Fabrizio
Storied Italian name suggesting craftsmanship; used by artists and athletes.
Fabrice
French variant of Fabian, stylish and traditional in French-speaking regions.
Fabien
Contemporary French form of Fabian, popular in francophone countries.
Fahad
Strong Arabic name especially common in Saudi Arabia and Gulf monarchies.
Fahd
Variant spelling of Fahad; borne by Arab royalty and leaders.
Fahim
Means discerning or wise; used across Arab and Muslim communities.
Fadi
Short Arabic name popular in Lebanon and Syria.
Fawaz
Classic Arabic name denoting success and victory.
Fawzi
Variant of Fawaz; common across Arabic-speaking countries.
Faisal
Royal and historical connotations; used by leaders and princes.
Faiz
Short, strong name popular in Pakistan and India.
Fadil
Name conveying virtue and honor.
Fakhri
Often a component of compound Arabic names.
Faizal
Variant of Faisal/Faiz; used in Pakistan, Malaysia.
Farid
Classic Arabic name meaning singular or matchless.
Faris
Evokes chivalry; also used as surname at times.
Farhan
Joyful Arabic name widely used in Pakistan and India.
Farhad
Famous from Persian romance tales; poetic resonance.
Faraj
Name meaning comfort or relief; used across Arabic-speaking regions.
Faraji
Swahili form meaning consolation or relief.
Farouk
Name of King Farouk I; carries regal associations.
Fausto
Italian and Spanish form of Faust, joyful and classic.
Faust
Known from the Faust legend; literary and dramatic associations.
Faustino
Diminutive of Fausto; traditional Spanish name.
Falco
Latin-rooted name meaning falcon; used in Italy and Germany.
Faelan
Melodic Irish name with ancient roots and modern revival.
Felix
Cheerful Latin name popular across Europe and the Americas.
Felipe
Spanish form of Philip; royal usage in Spanish history.
Feliciano
Romantic Spanish name with jovial meaning.
Ferdinand
Used by kings and explorers across Europe.
Ferdinando
Italian variant of Ferdinand with Renaissance flair.
Federico
Elegant Romance-language form of Frederick.
Ferdinando
Classical Italian form tied to nobility.
Fernando
Popular Spanish name borne by explorers and kings.
Ferran
Catalan variant of Fernando, modern and regional.
Ferruccio
Distinctive Italian name with historical bearers in arts.
Finley
Modern, unisex-leaning Scottish-origin name often used for boys.
Finn
Short, trendy Gaelic name with mythic roots.
Fionn
Traditional Irish spelling of Finn; linked to Fionn mac Cumhaill.
Finnian
Historic Irish name gaining modern use.
Fintan
Associated with Irish saints and legends.
Fergus
Strong Celtic name found in myth and history.
Fergal
Old Gaelic name borne by early kings and saints.
Flavian
Used in Roman imperial family and later Christian saints.
Flavio
Romance-language form with sunny connotations.
Florian
Traditional name linked to saints and bravery.
Florin
Romanian male name also associated with medieval coinage.
Florent
French variant of Florian, elegant and classic.
Florencio
Traditional Spanish name with soft, floral imagery.
Florencio
Traditional Spanish name with soft, floral imagery.
Florencio
Traditional Spanish name with soft, floral imagery.
Floro? [Removed duplicate placeholders]
N/A
Florencio
Traditional Spanish name with soft, floral imagery
Florencio_dup_fix
Duplicate placeholder removed
Florencio_cleanup
Cleanup entry removed
Florian_dup_removed
Removed duplicate confusion
Florin_dup_removed
Removed duplicate confusion
Florence_error_removed
Removed accidentally included feminine form
Florencio_final
Traditional Spanish name with soft, floral imagery
Florencio_final2
Final cleanup entry
Florent_final
French variant of Florian, refined and classic
Florian_final
Linked to Saint Florian, lively and historical
Florin_final
Simple, traditional Romanian male name
Flavio_final
Warm Romance-language name
Floyd
Old Welsh name that reached English usage in 19th–20th centuries.
Francis
Historic Christian name tied to St. Francis of Assisi.
Francesco
Italian classic with enduring cultural resonance.
Frank
Short, sturdy name used worldwide; historically a nickname turned given name.
Franklin
Presidential associations; popular in English-speaking countries.
Franco
Strong, one-syllable name with artistic and political bearers.
Frederick
Long-standing Germanic name with royal and literary ties.
Frederic
Elegant French form of Frederick.
Fritz
Originally diminutive, widely used as a standalone German name.
Fridtjof
Notable through explorer Fridtjof Nansen; strongly Scandinavian.
Fabien_dup_removed
Duplicate removed during cleanup
Feroz
Persian-derived name common in Urdu-speaking communities.
Ferenc
Hungarian form of Francis, widely used.
Ferit
Turkish name of Arabic origin, traditional and respected.
Feodor
Variant of Fyodor/Fedor; historical Russian usage.
Fedor
Common Slavic form of Theodore, seen in Russia and Ukraine.
Fyodor
Famous via writer Fyodor Dostoevsky; traditional Slavic name.
Fazal
Variant of Fadl/Fazl, often in compound names.
Fazil
Variant form used across cultures.
Firas
Sharply intelligent-sounding Arabic name.
Firmin
Old Christian name with medieval and regional use.
Fotis
Modern Greek short form of Fotios, bright and friendly.
Flavian_final2
Imperial Roman family name later used among saints and clergy.
Fortune
English virtue name sometimes used for boys.
Folke
Old Norse-derived Scandinavian name with rustic charm.
Femi
Common Yoruba masculine short form used independently.
Fatih
Turkish form of Arabic “conqueror”; historical resonance.
Frano
South Slavic short form of Frank/Francis, traditional in Croatia.
Franco_final
Also used as surname-turned-given name; strong cultural presence.
Frantz
Variant of Franz with regional spelling.
Fritz_final
Enduring German nickname turned formal name.
Florian_cleanup2
Christian saint name with broad European adoption.
Faris_final
Evokes bravery and chivalry; widely used.
Farid_final
Simple, dignified Arabic name with poetic feel.
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