Beau vs Christopher

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 #61 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"one who carries Christ in heart"

Origin: Greek

Greek English Spanish German French

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

Christopher Rank #61

Christopher is more popular, ranked #61 vs #69 for Beau.

Is Beau or Christopher more popular?

Christopher is more popular, ranked #61 compared to Beau at #69 in the United States.

What do Beau and Christopher mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Christopher means "one who carries Christ in heart" (Greek origin).

Are Beau and Christopher boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Christopher is primarily a boy name.