Beau vs Henry

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 #6 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English French German

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

Henry Rank #6

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #69 for Beau.

Is Beau or Henry more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to Beau at #69 in the United States.

What do Beau and Henry mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Beau and Henry boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Henry is primarily a boy name.