Beau vs Asher

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 #20 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortunate, prosperous"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American English

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Beau Rank #69

Asher Rank #20

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 vs #69 for Beau.

Is Beau or Asher more popular?

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 compared to Beau at #69 in the United States.

What do Beau and Asher mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Asher means "fortunate, prosperous" (Hebrew origin).

Are Beau and Asher boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Asher is primarily a boy name.