Beau vs Dawson

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 #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

Dawson Rank #139

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #139 for Dawson.

Is Beau or Dawson more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Dawson at #139 in the United States.

What do Beau and Dawson mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Beau and Dawson boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.