Beau vs Kingston

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 #178 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king's town"

Origin: Old English

American English Jamaican

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

Kingston Rank #178

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #178 for Kingston.

Is Beau or Kingston more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Kingston at #178 in the United States.

What do Beau and Kingston mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Kingston means "king's town" (Old English origin).

Are Beau and Kingston boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Kingston is primarily a boy name.