Beau vs Hudson

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 #22 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hudd"

Origin: English

American English Canadian

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

Hudson Rank #22

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 vs #69 for Beau.

Is Beau or Hudson more popular?

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 compared to Beau at #69 in the United States.

What do Beau and Hudson mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Hudson means "son of Hudd" (English origin).

Are Beau and Hudson boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Hudson is primarily a boy name.