Beau vs Callum

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 #159 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dove"

Origin: Latin via Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish British

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

Callum Rank #159

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #159 for Callum.

Is Beau or Callum more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Callum at #159 in the United States.

What do Beau and Callum mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Callum means "dove" (Latin via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Beau and Callum boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Callum is primarily a boy name.