Ace vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ace

Boy #165 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"unity; the best; one"

Origin: Latin via Old French

American English Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Ace Rank #165

Beau Rank #69

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #165 for Ace.

Is Ace or Beau more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Ace at #165 in the United States.

What do Ace and Beau mean?

Ace means "unity; the best; one" (Latin via Old French origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Ace and Beau boy or girl names?

Ace is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.