Beau
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Handsome, beautiful
Origin: French
Popularity: Ranked #60 in 2025 with 5,165 babies born.
History: Beau is a French word meaning handsome or beautiful. It was used as a nickname in English-speaking cultures for centuries before becoming a given name. It has a Southern American charm and is associated with figures like Beau Bridges.
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Beau? About 1 in 637 babies born in 2025 were named Beau, or roughly 14.3 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Beau
What does the name Beau mean?
Beau means “Handsome, beautiful” from French roots.
What is the origin of the name Beau?
Beau has French origin. The traditional meaning is “Handsome, beautiful”.
How popular is Beau?
Beau ranked #60 in 2025 — given to 5,165 babies that year.
When was Beau most popular?
Beau peaked in 2025 with 5,165 babies registered that year.
Is Beau a boy or girl name?
Beau is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Beaus in registered births are male.
Is the name Beau rising or falling in popularity?
Beau has risen 3126 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #3186 in 2020 to #60 in 2025.
How long has Beau been recorded?
Beau appears in birth records across 86 years — from 1932 through 2025.