Beau vs David

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 #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

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Beau Rank #69

David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #69 for Beau.

Is Beau or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Beau at #69 in the United States.

What do Beau and David mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Beau and David boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.