Beau vs Harvey

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 #244 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"battle worthy"

Origin: Old Breton

English British Irish American

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

Harvey Rank #244

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #244 for Harvey.

Is Beau or Harvey more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Harvey at #244 in the United States.

What do Beau and Harvey mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Harvey means "battle worthy" (Old Breton origin).

Are Beau and Harvey boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Harvey is primarily a boy name.