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Fontaine

♂ Boy

Pronounced fon-TAYN /fɑnˈteɪn/Medium

Meaning: From the French fontaine, 'a fountain; a spring/water source' (from the Latin fons); a surname and place-name; used for both sexesLow

In 30 seconds: A fountain; a spring/source: Fontaine is French. Lyrical, classic, and warm. Used for both sexes (said 'fon-TAYN').
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Origin LowFrench
MeaningFrom the French fontaine, 'a fountain; a spring/water source' (from the Latin fons); a surname and place-name; used for both sexes
U.S. rank (2024)#10183 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1978
Total births (all-time)≈ 200

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198019282024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Fontaine comes from the French fontaine, 'a fountain; a spring/water source' (from the Latin fons); a surname and place-name; used for both sexes. A lyrical, classic name (here for a boy; slug distinguished; borne by the fabulist La Fontaine; said 'fon-TAYN').

In the U.S. it appears as a French surname-turned-first-name. Rare, a-fountain at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Fontaine is 'a fountain; a spring' in French (from the Latin fons) — a lyrical surname/place-name, used for both sexes (said 'fon-TAYN').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Fontaine — French surname; unisex

Variations

FontaneFountaine

Nicknames

Fonz

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If you like Fontaine…

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Beaumont— a kin French surname-name
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Laverne— the same unisex feel
Jermaine— shares Fontaine's French roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Fontaine mean?

Fontaine is French for 'a fountain; a spring/water source' (from the Latin fons); a surname; used for both sexes; here for a boy.

How do you pronounce Fontaine?

It's said fon-TAYN /fɑnˈteɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Fontaine a boy or girl name?

Fontaine is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Fontaine?

Fontaine is a very rare name in the U.S.

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