Beau vs Leonardo

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 #84 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"brave as a lion"

Origin: Italian from Germanic (Leonard)

Italian Spanish Portuguese American

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Beau Rank #69

Leonardo Rank #84

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #84 for Leonardo.

Is Beau or Leonardo more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Leonardo at #84 in the United States.

What do Beau and Leonardo mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Leonardo means "brave as a lion" (Italian from Germanic (Leonard) origin).

Are Beau and Leonardo boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Leonardo is primarily a boy name.