Beau vs August

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 #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

English German Scandinavian American

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

August Rank #88

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #88 for August.

Is Beau or August more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do Beau and August mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Beau and August boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.