Beau vs Ethan

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 #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish Christian

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

Ethan Rank #19

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #69 for Beau.

Is Beau or Ethan more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Beau at #69 in the United States.

What do Beau and Ethan mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin).

Are Beau and Ethan boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Ethan is primarily a boy name.