Beau vs Benjamin

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 #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English French

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Beau Rank #69

Benjamin Rank #11

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #69 for Beau.

Is Beau or Benjamin more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to Beau at #69 in the United States.

What do Beau and Benjamin mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin).

Are Beau and Benjamin boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Benjamin is primarily a boy name.