Beau vs Bentley

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 #201 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"clearing of coarse grass"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Beau Rank #69

Bentley Rank #201

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #201 for Bentley.

Is Beau or Bentley more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Bentley at #201 in the United States.

What do Beau and Bentley mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Bentley means "clearing of coarse grass" (Old English origin).

Are Beau and Bentley boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Bentley is primarily a boy name.