Ashton vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ashton

Boy #188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ash tree town"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Ashton Rank #188

Beau Rank #69

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #188 for Ashton.

Is Ashton or Beau more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Ashton at #188 in the United States.

What do Ashton and Beau mean?

Ashton means "ash tree town" (Old English origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Ashton and Beau boy or girl names?

Ashton is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.