Beau vs Arthur

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 #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

English French Welsh British

12 High Risk

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Beau Rank #69

Arthur Rank #105

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #105 for Arthur.

Is Beau or Arthur more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Arthur at #105 in the United States.

What do Beau and Arthur mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Beau and Arthur boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Arthur is primarily a boy name.