Beau vs Miles

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 #37 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"soldier, warrior"

Origin: Latin miles meaning soldier

English Latin Irish American

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

Miles Rank #37

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 vs #69 for Beau.

Is Beau or Miles more popular?

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 compared to Beau at #69 in the United States.

What do Beau and Miles mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Miles means "soldier, warrior" (Latin miles meaning soldier origin).

Are Beau and Miles boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Miles is primarily a boy name.