Beau vs Jason

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Beau

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

American French British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#69
Total SSA Count
4,694
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Jason

Boy #148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer, to heal"

Origin: Greek Iason

Cultural Roots

English American Greek French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#148
Total SSA Count
2,448
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Beau Rank #69
Jason Rank #148

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #148 for Jason.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beau or Jason more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Jason at #148 in the United States.

What do Beau and Jason mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Jason means "healer, to heal" (Greek Iason origin).

Are Beau and Jason boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Jason is primarily a boy name.

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