Beau
Beau: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /bษส/ ยท /boส/
Meaning and origin of Beau
- A male given name used since mid-twentieth century.
Etymology
Shortened from surname type given names such as Beauregard or Beaumont, or from the French word beau.
How popular is Beau?
Since 1880, 1,011 girls and 65,592 boys in the U.S. have been named Beau (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2641 in 2024. Its highest rank for boys was #60 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #60 for boys, with 5,224 babies given the name.
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Beau FAQ
What does the name Beau mean?
A male given name used since mid-twentieth century. Shortened from surname type given names such as Beauregard or Beaumont, or from the French word beau.
How popular is the name Beau?
Since 1880, 1,011 girls and 65,592 boys in the U.S. have been named Beau (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2641 in 2024. Its highest rank for boys was #60 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #60 for boys, with 5,224 babies given the name.
Is Beau a boy or girl name?
Beau is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,011 girls and 65,592 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.