Beau vs Kevin

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 #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

English Irish American German French

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

Kevin Rank #196

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #196 for Kevin.

Is Beau or Kevin more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Kevin at #196 in the United States.

What do Beau and Kevin mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Beau and Kevin boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Kevin is primarily a boy name.