Beau vs Carson

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 #124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carr (marsh dweller)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

American English Scottish Irish

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

Carson Rank #124

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #124 for Carson.

Is Beau or Carson more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Carson at #124 in the United States.

What do Beau and Carson mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Beau and Carson boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Carson is primarily a boy name.