August vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

English German Scandinavian American

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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August Rank #88

Beau Rank #69

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #88 for August.

Is August or Beau more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do August and Beau mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are August and Beau boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.