Beau vs Blake

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 #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

English American

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

Blake Rank #265

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #265 for Blake.

Is Beau or Blake more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Beau and Blake mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin).

Are Beau and Blake boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Blake is primarily a boy name.