Beau vs Micah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Beau

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

American French British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#69
Total SSA Count
4,694
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Micah

Boy #86 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew (Mikha)

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#86
Total SSA Count
3,909
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Beau Rank #69
Micah Rank #86

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #86 for Micah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beau or Micah more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Micah at #86 in the United States.

What do Beau and Micah mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Micah means "who is like God?" (Hebrew (Mikha) origin).

Are Beau and Micah boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Micah is primarily a boy name.

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