Beau vs Mason

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 #42 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Stone worker; one who builds with stone"

Origin: English

English American

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

Mason Rank #42

Mason is more popular, ranked #42 vs #69 for Beau.

Is Beau or Mason more popular?

Mason is more popular, ranked #42 compared to Beau at #69 in the United States.

What do Beau and Mason mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Mason means "Stone worker; one who builds with stone" (English origin).

Are Beau and Mason boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Mason is primarily a boy name.