Beau vs Austin

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 #107 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"venerable"

Origin: Latin

English American

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

Austin Rank #107

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #107 for Austin.

Is Beau or Austin more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Austin at #107 in the United States.

What do Beau and Austin mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Austin means "venerable" (Latin origin).

Are Beau and Austin boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Austin is primarily a boy name.