Beau vs Cole

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 #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

Cole Rank #162

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Beau or Cole more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Beau and Cole mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin).

Are Beau and Cole boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Cole is primarily a boy name.