Beau vs Leon

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 #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

English German Spanish French Greek

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

Leon Rank #141

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #141 for Leon.

Is Beau or Leon more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Leon at #141 in the United States.

What do Beau and Leon mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Beau and Leon boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.