Beau
French boy's name meaning “handsome”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- French
- Meaning
- handsome
- Syllables
- 1
- Letters
- 4
- US rank (2023)
- #79
- Born in 2023
- 4,098
- Peak year
- 2024 (#69)
Meaning & origin
Beau comes from the French beau, 'beautiful' or 'handsome', and from surnames such as Beauregard and Beaumont.
Is Beau a French name?
Yes — Beau is a French name meaning "handsome". Beau comes from the French beau, 'beautiful' or 'handsome', and from surnames such as Beauregard and Beaumont.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Beau ranked #79 for boys. It has risen about 192 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
In 2023, 4,098 US boys were given the name Beau.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #69 in 2024
“Unranked” means Beau was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Beau
Beau is spelled B-E-A-U — 4 letters and 1 syllable.
Beau: frequently asked questions
What does the name Beau mean?
Beau is a French name meaning "handsome". Beau comes from the French beau, 'beautiful' or 'handsome', and from surnames such as Beauregard and Beaumont.
Where does the name Beau come from?
Beau is of French origin. Beau comes from the French beau, 'beautiful' or 'handsome', and from surnames such as Beauregard and Beaumont.
Is Beau a boy or a girl name?
Beau is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Beau?
In 2023, 4,098 US boys were given the name Beau.
Is Beau a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Beau ranked #79 for boys. It has risen about 192 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
How do you spell Beau?
Beau is spelled B-E-A-U — 4 letters.
How common is the name Beau?
In 2023, 4,098 US boys were given the name Beau. In the latest US data, Beau ranked #79 for boys. It has risen about 192 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
Is Beau a French name?
Yes — Beau is a French name meaning "handsome". Beau comes from the French beau, 'beautiful' or 'handsome', and from surnames such as Beauregard and Beaumont.
What does Beau mean in French?
In French, Beau means "handsome". Beau comes from the French beau, 'beautiful' or 'handsome', and from surnames such as Beauregard and Beaumont.