Beau vs Aureus

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 #18,328 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"golden, made of gold"

Origin: Latin

Roman Latin-speaking English (rare)

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Beau Rank #69

Aureus Rank #18,328

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #18328 for Aureus.

Is Beau or Aureus more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Aureus at #18328 in the United States.

What do Beau and Aureus mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Aureus means "golden, made of gold" (Latin origin).

Are Beau and Aureus boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Aureus is primarily a boy name.