Asher vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asher

Boy #20 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortunate, prosperous"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Asher Rank #20

Beau Rank #69

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 vs #69 for Beau.

Is Asher or Beau more popular?

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 compared to Beau at #69 in the United States.

What do Asher and Beau mean?

Asher means "fortunate, prosperous" (Hebrew origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Asher and Beau boy or girl names?

Asher is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.