Beau vs Edward

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 #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

English German Spanish French Irish

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

Edward Rank #228

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #228 for Edward.

Is Beau or Edward more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Edward at #228 in the United States.

What do Beau and Edward mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin).

Are Beau and Edward boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Edward is primarily a boy name.