Beau vs Jackson

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 #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

Jackson Rank #35

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #69 for Beau.

Is Beau or Jackson more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Beau at #69 in the United States.

What do Beau and Jackson mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin).

Are Beau and Jackson boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Jackson is primarily a boy name.