Beau vs Gavin

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 #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

Gavin Rank #254

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Beau or Gavin more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Beau and Gavin mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Beau and Gavin boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.