Beau vs Ashton

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 #188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ash tree town"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

Ashton Rank #188

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #188 for Ashton.

Is Beau or Ashton more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Ashton at #188 in the United States.

What do Beau and Ashton mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Ashton means "ash tree town" (Old English origin).

Are Beau and Ashton boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Ashton is primarily a boy name.