The nameFodé
Fodé is a West African boy's name.
- Boy's name
- West African
Meaning
Its meaning is debated.
Origin
West African, mainly Mandinka.
History
In France it has risen since the 2000s and is at its highest in the 2020s.
Famous people named Fodé
- Fodé Sylla, French activist and former member of the European Parliament
Popularity of the name Fodé
Fodé in France
806thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2025peak year (50 births)
695babies named Fodé in France since 1900
Fodé was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 240 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Fodé. Its rise began around 1976, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Fodé in France were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 41 births a year on average, against 27 in the five years before.
Fodé in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fodé mean?
Its meaning is debated.
What is the origin of the name Fodé?
West African, mainly Mandinka.
Is Fodé a girl's or a boy's name?
Fodé is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Fodé?
Fodé Sylla, French activist and former member of the European Parliament.