Abel vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abel

Boy #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, impermanence"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Spanish French

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Abel Rank #220

Beau Rank #69

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #220 for Abel.

Is Abel or Beau more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Abel at #220 in the United States.

What do Abel and Beau mean?

Abel means "breath, vapor, impermanence" (Hebrew origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Abel and Beau boy or girl names?

Abel is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.