Beau Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated June 7, 2024
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Fact: Beau often appears in cultural references, such as songs, movies, and TV shows. One example is John Lennon’s “Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy),” where “Beautiful Boy” nods to the name Beau.

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A Deep Dive

Beau Overview

Meaning

Handsome, beautiful

Gender

Boy, Gender-neutral

Origin

French

Etymology

Derived from the French word “beau,” meaning “handsome” or “beautiful.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/boʊ/

Popularity

Beau is a popular name in English-speaking countries and has been steadily rising in popularity. Recently, Beau has consistently ranked within the top 200 names for boys in the USA.

Syllable

1 syllable

Length

4 letters

Numerology

11 (Intuitive, Idealistic, Spiritual)

Name Styles

Short, Cute, Cool

Associated Traits

Charming, charismatic, friendly, confident
A Deep Dive

Beau Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Beauregard, Beaudoin, Boh, Bo, Bowe

Common Nicknames

Bo, Beauy, Beau, Beebo, Bea

Diminutives

Bobo, Bubba, Boey, Bo-Bo, Beebs

Famous People

  • Beau Biden
    (American Politician)
  • Beau Bridges
    (American Actor)
  • Beau Knapp
    (American Actor)
  • Beau Bennett
    (American Hockey Player)
  • Beau Mirchoff
    (Canadian-American Actor)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • "Beau"
    (Song)
  • "Rumor Has It"
    (Film)
  • Beau Hutton
    ("Country Strong," Film)
  • Beau Bennett
    ("The Ranch," TV Series)
  • Beau Wilkes
    ("Gone with the Wind," Film)

What Is the Meaning of Beau?

Beau means “handsome” or “beautiful.” Individuals named Beau are often perceived as charming and graceful, exuding confidence and a natural attractiveness that draws people to them.

What Is the Origin of The Name Beau?

Beau has French origins. It comes from the French word “beau,” which means “handsome” or “beautiful.” Historically, it was used as a term of endearment and has been adopted as a given name in English-speaking countries.

Beau Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Beau in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#942021#902022#792023
Top 3 Rankings#792023#902022#942021

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Beau

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
202379
(+11 from 2022)
4090
(+139 from 2022)
0.22336
202290
(+4 from 2021)
3951
(+136 from 2021)
0.21095
202194
(+15 from 2020)
3815
(+472 from 2020)
0.20362
2020109
(+23 from 2019)
3343
(+412 from 2019)
0.18073
2019132
(+19 from 2018)
2931
(+334 from 2018)
0.15252
2018151
(+6 from 2017)
2597
(+87 from 2017)
0.13361
2017157
(+31 from 2016)
2510
(+386 from 2016)
0.12682
2016188
(+15 from 2015)
2124
(+145 from 2015)
0.10486
2015203
(+27 from 2014)
1979
(+345 from 2014)
0.09680
2014230
(+42 from 2013)
1634
(+334 from 2013)
0.07974
2013272
(+38 from 2012)
1300
(+231 from 2012)
0.06433
2012310
(+42 from 2011)
1069
(+217 from 2011)
0.05268
2011352
(+23 from 2010)
852
(+86 from 2010)
0.04194
2010375
(+22 from 2009)
766
(+15 from 2009)
0.03729
2009397
(-1 from 2008)
751
(+2 from 2008)
0.03541
2008396
(+26 from 2007)
749
(+58 from 2007)
0.03435
2007422
(+15 from 2006)
691
(+67 from 2006)
0.03120
2006437
(-21 from 2005)
624
(-21 from 2005)
0.02846
2005416
(-14 from 2004)
645
(-4 from 2004)
0.03032
2004402
(+18 from 2003)
649
(+37 from 2003)
0.03071
2003420
(+84 from 2002)
612
(+160 from 2002)
0.02913
2002504
No change from 2001
452
(-1 from 2001)
0.02187
2001504
(-37 from 2000)
453
(-54 from 2000)
0.02190
2000467
(+10 from 1999)
507
(+38 from 1999)
0.02428
1999477
(-29 from 1998)
469
(-30 from 1998)
0.02300
1998448
(+18 from 1997)
499
(+31 from 1997)
0.02461
1997466
(-40 from 1996)
468
(-60 from 1996)
0.02343
1996426
(+14 from 1995)
528
(+8 from 1995)
0.02635
1995440
(-44 from 1994)
520
(-67 from 1994)
0.02585
1994396
(+27 from 1993)
587
(+52 from 1993)
0.02880
1993423
(-33 from 1992)
535
(-50 from 1992)
0.02590
1992390
(-40 from 1991)
585
(-108 from 1991)
0.02787
1991350
(-13 from 1990)
693
(-39 from 1990)
0.03269
1990337
(+47 from 1989)
732
(+158 from 1989)
0.03401
1989384
(-34 from 1988)
574
(-19 from 1988)
0.02739
1988350
(+25 from 1987)
593
(+79 from 1987)
0.02962
1987375
(-67 from 1986)
514
(-150 from 1986)
0.02636
1986308
(+2 from 1985)
664
(+3 from 1985)
0.03455
1985310
(-18 from 1984)
661
(-36 from 1984)
0.03435
1984292
(+41 from 1983)
697
(+139 from 1983)
0.03714
1983333
(-37 from 1982)
558
(-119 from 1982)
0.02994
1982296
(-67 from 1981)
677
(-350 from 1981)
0.03587
1981229
(-26 from 1980)
1027
(-180 from 1980)
0.05514
1980203
(+96 from 1979)
1207
(+541 from 1979)
0.06508
1979299
(+53 from 1978)
666
(+188 from 1978)
0.03718
1978352
(+3 from 1977)
478
(-11 from 1977)
0.02798
1977355
(+46 from 1976)
489
(+116 from 1976)
0.02861
1976401
(+104 from 1975)
373
(+122 from 1975)
0.02285
1975505
(+52 from 1974)
251
(+44 from 1974)
0.01547
1974557
(+24 from 1973)
207
(+21 from 1973)
0.01270
1973581
(+54 from 1972)
186
(+31 from 1972)
0.01153
1972635
(-9 from 1971)
155
(-20 from 1971)
0.00926
1971626
(+1 from 1970)
175
(+8 from 1970)
0.00963
1970627
(+185 from 1969)
167
(+77 from 1969)
0.00877
1969812
(+205 from 1968)
90
(+37 from 1968)
0.00492
19681017
(-49 from 1967)
53
(-3 from 1967)
0.00299
1967968
(+39 from 1966)
56
(+4 from 1966)
0.00315
19661007
(+73 from 1965)
52
(+5 from 1965)
0.00286
19651080
(+119 from 1964)
47
(+6 from 1964)
0.00248
19641199
(+106 from 1963)
41
(+5 from 1963)
0.00202
19631305
(-133 from 1962)
36
(-8 from 1962)
0.00174
19621172
(+91 from 1961)
44
(+5 from 1961)
0.00209
19611263
(+858 from 1960)
39
(+24 from 1960)
0.00181
19602121
(-413 from 1959)
15
(-7 from 1959)
0.00069
19591708
(+387 from 1958)
22
(+7 from 1958)
0.00102
19582095
(+874 from 1956)
15
(+7 from 1956)
0.00070
19570
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19562969
(-1244 from 1955)
8
(-12 from 1955)
0.00037
19551725
(+1727 from 1954)
20
(+14 from 1954)
0.00096
19543452
(-1743 from 1953)
6
(-14 from 1953)
0.00029
19531709
(+444 from 1952)
20
(+7 from 1952)
0.00100
19522153
(+509 from 1951)
13
(+4 from 1951)
0.00066
19512662
(-224 from 1950)
9
(-1 from 1950)
0.00047
19502438
(+1253 from 1949)
10
(+5 from 1949)
0.00055
19493691
(-376 from 1948)
5
(-1 from 1948)
0.00028
19483315
(+58 from 1947)
6
No change from 1947
0.00034
19473373
(-970 from 1946)
6
(-4 from 1946)
0.00032
19462403
(+935 from 1945)
10
(+5 from 1945)
0.00061
19453338
(-228 from 1944)
5
(-1 from 1944)
0.00036
19443110
(+428 from 1943)
6
(+1 from 1943)
0.00043
19433538
(+23 from 1942)
5
No change from 1942
0.00034
19423561
(-1479 from 1941)
5
(-7 from 1941)
0.00036
19412082
(+589 from 1940)
12
(+4 from 1940)
0.00096
19402671
(+1105 from 1932)
8
(+3 from 1932)
0.00067
19390
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19380
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19370
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19360
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19350
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19340
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19330
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19323776
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00047
19310
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19300
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19290
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19280
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19270
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19260
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19250
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19240
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19230
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19220
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19210
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19200
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19190
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19180
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19170
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19160
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19150
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Beau

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#1452021#1462022#1392023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#1332021#1262022#1242023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#742021#602022#442023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#1402021#1222022#1262023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#522021#462022#482023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#882021#1042022#682023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#822021#572022#582023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#812021#772022#722023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#442021#392022#232023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#572021#792022#552023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#592021#672022#462023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#712021#372022#422023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#1012021#922022#772023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#442021#292022#482023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#582021#602022#442023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#512021#442022#392023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#792021#892022#652023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#312021#342022#332023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#1642021#1942022#1882023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#492021#492022#562023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#1042021#1232022#922023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#1172021#1042022#812023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#352021#382022#422023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#662021#472022#522023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#742021#592022#412023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#812021#282022#362023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#1162021#1172022#1142023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#392021#452022#352023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#1232021#552022#542023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#432021#582022#372023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#1272021#1162022#1422023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#322021#562022#272023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#1872021#2142022#1892023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#732021#762022#592023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1522021#1322022#1192023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#1292021#1292022#1152023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#282021#482022#242023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#1372021#912022#972023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#362021#412022#702023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#542021#522022#252023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#1632021#1192022#1482023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#1192021#1192022#1622023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#372021#142022#662023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#792021#862022#1072023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#802021#242022#1052023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#532021#542022#522023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1332021#1012022#492023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#982021#1142022#1182023

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#952021#862022#502023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1542021#1152022#1472023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2182021#1242022#1312023

Popularity Rankings for Beau in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#382021#322022#222023

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#402021#442022#372023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#662021#582022#572023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#1672019#1312020#1132021

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#1682021#1702022#1272023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#1502021#2072022#2002023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#2072021#1982022#1922023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#7982020#7992021#9442022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Beau a Name for Boys or Girls?

Beau is commonly a boy’s name but can also be used as a gender-neutral option. Its elegant and timeless sound makes it appealing to parents who value its charm and versatility.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Beau

Beau in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Beau Biden (Politician, 1969–2015): An American politician and lawyer who served as the Attorney General of Delaware and was the son of President Joe Biden.
  • Beau Bridges (Actor, born 1941): An American actor and director known for his work in film, television, and theater.
  • Beau Knapp (Actor, born 1989): An American actor known for his roles in "Southpaw" and "The Nice Guys."
  • Beau Bennett (Hockey Player, born 1991): An American former professional ice hockey forward who played in the NHL.
  • Beau Mirchoff (Actor, born 1989): A Canadian-American actor best known for his role on the TV series "Awkward."
  • Beau Willimon (Screenwriter, born 1977): An American playwright and screenwriter, best known for developing the U.S. version of "House of Cards."
  • Beau Geste (Fictional Character, 1924 Novel): The protagonist of the novel "Beau Geste" by P.C. Wren, about three brothers who join the French Foreign Legion.
  • Beau Hutton ("Country Strong," 2010 Film): A singer-songwriter involved in a romantic and professional entanglement with a fallen country music star.
  • Beau Bennett ("The Ranch," 2016 TV Series): A former high school football star who returns to help run the family ranch.
  • "Beau Geste" (1924 Novel by P. C. Wren): Follows the adventures of a young British man who joins the French Foreign Legion.
  • Beau Wilkes ("Gone with the Wind," 1939 Film): The son of Ashley and Melanie Wilkes in the epic Civil War drama.
  • Beau Mirchoff ("Awkward," 2011 TV Series): Plays Matty McKibben, a popular high school athlete with a complicated love life.
  • "Beau Is Afraid" (2023 Film): A dark comedy horror film that explores the anxieties and fears of its protagonist.
  • Beau Devereaux ("The Man from U.N.C.L.E.," 1964 TV Series): A charming and resourceful secret agent.
  • "Beau Travail" (1999 Film): A French film that reimagines Herman Melville's "Billy Budd" within the French Foreign Legion.
  • Beau Arlen ("Big Sky," 2020 TV Series): A charismatic deputy sheriff with a mysterious past.
  • "Beau" (2022 Song by Tyler Childers): A country song reflecting on love and heartbreak.
  • Beau Burroughs ("Rumor Has It," 2005 Film): A suave and charming man who may be the inspiration for a famous novel.
  • None

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