Beau vs Caleb

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 #49 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"loyal as a dog"

Origin: Hebrew

English Jewish American

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

Caleb Rank #49

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 vs #69 for Beau.

Is Beau or Caleb more popular?

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 compared to Beau at #69 in the United States.

What do Beau and Caleb mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Caleb means "loyal as a dog" (Hebrew origin).

Are Beau and Caleb boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Caleb is primarily a boy name.