Boy

Beau

BOH

Top 100 ↑ Rising

✦ Meaning

“French for 'handsome' or 'beautiful,' this word-name gained popularity as a given name representing charm and good looks.”

Popularity Over Time

Beau US popularity rank over timeRank 4237 in 1932 to rank 69 in 2024. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#69#2153#423719321960198020002024

Currently ranked #69 in the United States.

Origin

French

Syllables

1

Style

PlayfulModernBold

Famous Bearers

  • Beau Bridges
  • Beau Brummels

Collections

Works Everywhere → Short & Strong → Preppy & Surname Names →

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Cross-Cultural Notes

Universal appeal across French and English-speaking cultures

People Also Ask

French for 'handsome' or 'beautiful,' this word-name gained popularity as a given name representing charm and good looks.

Beau is currently ranked #69 in the United States. It's trending up as more parents discover it.

Beau works beautifully as a full name and does not lend itself to an obvious short form. Most parents see that as a feature.

Names that pair beautifully with Beau include Jasper, Stellan, Rafferty, Idris, Callum.