Beau vs Luke

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 #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

Greek English Latin American

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #69 for Beau.

Is Beau or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Beau at #69 in the United States.

What do Beau and Luke mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Beau and Luke boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.