Aaron vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aaron

Boy #79 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high mountain"

Origin: Hebrew (aharon)

English Hebrew Arabic American

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Aaron Rank #79

Beau Rank #69

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #79 for Aaron.

Is Aaron or Beau more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Aaron at #79 in the United States.

What do Aaron and Beau mean?

Aaron means "high mountain" (Hebrew (aharon) origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Aaron and Beau boy or girl names?

Aaron is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.