Beau vs Charles

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 #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

Charles Rank #51

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #69 for Beau.

Is Beau or Charles more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Beau at #69 in the United States.

What do Beau and Charles mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin).

Are Beau and Charles boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Charles is primarily a boy name.