Beau vs Grant

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 #241 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"large, great"

Origin: Old French

English Scottish American

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

Grant Rank #241

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #241 for Grant.

Is Beau or Grant more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Grant at #241 in the United States.

What do Beau and Grant mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Grant means "large, great" (Old French origin).

Are Beau and Grant boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Grant is primarily a boy name.