Austin vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Austin

Boy #107 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"venerable"

Origin: Latin

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Austin Rank #107

Beau Rank #69

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #107 for Austin.

Is Austin or Beau more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Austin at #107 in the United States.

What do Austin and Beau mean?

Austin means "venerable" (Latin origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Austin and Beau boy or girl names?

Austin is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.