Beau vs Abel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Beau

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Boy #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, impermanence"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Spanish French

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Beau Rank #69

Abel Rank #220

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #220 for Abel.

Is Beau or Abel more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Abel at #220 in the United States.

What do Beau and Abel mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Abel means "breath, vapor, impermanence" (Hebrew origin).

Are Beau and Abel boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Abel is primarily a boy name.