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
Meaning & origin
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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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.