Beau vs Jonathan

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 #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

English Hebrew American Spanish

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

Jonathan Rank #83

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #83 for Jonathan.

Is Beau or Jonathan more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Jonathan at #83 in the United States.

What do Beau and Jonathan mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin).

Are Beau and Jonathan boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Jonathan is primarily a boy name.