Beau vs Andrew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Beau

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

American French British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#69
Total SSA Count
4,694
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Andrew

Boy #68 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English Scottish American Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#68
Total SSA Count
4,772
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Beau Rank #69
Andrew Rank #68

Andrew is more popular, ranked #68 vs #69 for Beau.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beau or Andrew more popular?

Andrew is more popular, ranked #68 compared to Beau at #69 in the United States.

What do Beau and Andrew mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Andrew means "manly, brave" (Greek origin).

Are Beau and Andrew boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Andrew is primarily a boy name.

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