Beau vs Eric

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 #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian English German French American

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

Eric Rank #252

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Beau or Eric more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Beau and Eric mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Beau and Eric boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.