Beau vs Leo

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 #24 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion-hearted, brave"

Origin: Latin

English Italian German French American Spanish

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Beau Rank #69

Leo Rank #24

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 vs #69 for Beau.

Is Beau or Leo more popular?

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 compared to Beau at #69 in the United States.

What do Beau and Leo mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Leo means "lion-hearted, brave" (Latin origin).

Are Beau and Leo boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Leo is primarily a boy name.