Beau vs Jesse

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 #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian American

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

Jesse Rank #187

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #187 for Jesse.

Is Beau or Jesse more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Jesse at #187 in the United States.

What do Beau and Jesse mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin).

Are Beau and Jesse boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Jesse is primarily a boy name.