Boy Names that Start with F (40+ Cool Ideas for 2024) (2024)

AHEAD: The ultimate list of F names for boys—plus their meanings and popularity.

If you’re looking for a cool boys’ name starting with the letter F, you’re in the right place!

Below, I’ve rounded up every single F name that’s even the slightest bit modern and cool.

For each name, you’ll find its meaning and current popularity—which will hopefully help you narrow down your list of favorites.

While there are only 23 “F” names ranking in the top 1000, there are a whole bunch of other fantastic names that are more rare (without being too out there).

Feel free to use the Table of Contents to jump to a specific style, or keep on scrolling and view all of these cool boys’ names starting with the letter F.

Related: F Names for Girls

COOL “F” NAMES
GENDER NEUTRAL “F” NAMES
UNIQUE “F” NAMES
TIMELESS “F” NAMES
RARE “F” NAMES

Cool boy names that start with F

These boys’ names starting with the letter F are cool but not overused. Most of them are ranking in the top 1000.

Felix

Gender neutral “F” names

All of these F names would work for a boy or a girl.

Fallon

Name meaning: Descended from a ruler.
Popularity: This name isn’t ranking for boys but ranks #859 for girls.

Farley

Name meaning: Fern clearing.
Popularity: This F name isn’t ranking for either gender.

Fenix

Name meaning: A variation of Phoenix, a mythical bird that rises from the ashes. The name also means dark red.
Popularity: This name isn’t ranking for either gender.

Fenmore

Name meaning: Dear love.
Popularity: This great “F” name is not currently ranking for either gender.

Finley or Finnley

Name meaning: Fair-haired hero.
Popularity: For boys, Finley ranks #304 and Finnley is #612. For girls, Finley ranks #201.

Foster

Name meaning: Forester.
Popularity: This name ranks #965 for boys and is not ranking for girls.

Frankie

Name meaning: Short for Frank, Francis, or Franklin.
Popularity: Frankie ranks #979 for boys and #591 for girls.

If you like these gender neutral names that start with the letter F you’ll also like this list of nonbinary names.

Unique “F” names

These boys’ names starting with F are both cool and unusual. They’re perfect if you want something a little edgy but not too far out there.

Falcon

Name meaning: Bird.
Popularity: This boys’ name isn’t ranking.

Falkner

Name meaning: Falcon trainer
Popularity: This boys’ name isn’t ranking.

Farrell

Name meaning: Man of valor.
Popularity: This boys’ name isn’t ranking.

Farrow

Name meaning: Iron worker.
Popularity: This boys’ name isn’t ranking.

Fenway

Name meaning: Fenway Park is the home of the Boston Red Sox.
Popularity: This boys’ name isn’t ranking.

Ferris

Name meaning: Iron.
Popularity: This boys’ name isn’t ranking.

Fletcher

Name meaning: Arrow maker.
Popularity: #654

Frazier or Fraser

Name meaning: Unknown meaning.
Popularity: This boys’ name isn’t ranking.

If you like these unique boy names that start with F you’ll also like this list of edgy names.

Timeless “F” names

These boy names starting with F have been around forever and aren’t going anywhere anytime soon!

Fabian

Name meaning: Fava bean.
Popularity: #420

Fernando

Name meaning: Daring journey.
Popularity: #342

Finnegan

Name meaning: Fair-haired.
Popularity: #410

Flynn

Name meaning: Child of the red-haired one.
Popularity: #659

Francis

Name meaning: Frenchman or free man.
Popularity: #481

Francisco

Name meaning: Frenchman or free man.
Popularity: #296

Frank

Name meaning: Short for Francis or Franklin, meaning Frenchman or free man.
Popularity: #425

Frederick

Name meaning: Peaceful ruler.
Popularity: #485

If you like these timeless boy names that start with F you may also like this list of 2-syllable names.

Rare “F” names

For an F boys’ name that’s off the beaten path, consider one of these rare choices.

Felipe

Name meaning: Spanish version of Philip, meaning lover of horses.
Popularity: #865

Fisher

Name meaning: Fisherman.
Popularity: #908

Fitch

Name meaning: An iron-pointed tool.
Popularity: This boys’ name isn’t ranking.

Floyd

Name meaning: Gray-haired.
Popularity: This boys’ name isn’t ranking.

Foley

Name meaning: Plunderer (looter).
Popularity: This boys’ name isn’t ranking.

Fowler

Name meaning: Falcon trainer
Popularity: This boys’ name isn’t ranking.

Francesco

Name meaning: Italian version of Francis, meaning Frenchman or free man.
Popularity: This name last ranked in 2000.

Franco

Name meaning: Italian version of Francis, meaning Frenchman or free man.
Popularity: #937

Fritz

Name meaning: A nickname for Friedrich or Frederick, meaning peaceful ruler.
Popularity: This German boy’s nameisn’t ranking in the U.S. but ranks #76 in Germany.

Fulton

Name meaning: Bird settlement.
Popularity: This boys’ name isn’t ranking.

If you like these rare boy names that start with F you may also like this list of 3-syllable names.

BOY NAMES BY LETTER

A NAMES	M NAMES
B NAMES	N NAMES
C NAMES	O NAMES
D NAMES	P NAMES
E NAMES	R NAMES
F NAMES	S NAMES
G NAMES	T NAMES
H NAMES	V NAMES
I NAMES	W NAMES
J NAMES	X NAMES
K NAMES	Y NAMES
L NAMES	Z NAMES

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Final thoughts on “F” boy names

Hopefully, you’ve found a few lead contenders on this list, or at least come away with some baby name inspiration.

Whether you prefer a name that’s cool, gender-neutral, unique, timeless, or rare, all of these boys’ names are fantastic choices.

Congratulations and good luck choosing the perfect name for your son!