Beau vs Calvin

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 #140 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bald, hairless"

Origin: Latin

English American French

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Beau Rank #69

Calvin Rank #140

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #140 for Calvin.

Is Beau or Calvin more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Calvin at #140 in the United States.

What do Beau and Calvin mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Calvin means "bald, hairless" (Latin origin).

Are Beau and Calvin boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Calvin is primarily a boy name.