Beau vs John

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 #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

English Irish American Christian Jewish

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #69 for Beau.

Is Beau or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Beau at #69 in the United States.

What do Beau and John mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Beau and John boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.