Beau vs Nathan

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 #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American French

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

Nathan Rank #62

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #69 for Beau.

Is Beau or Nathan more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Beau at #69 in the United States.

What do Beau and Nathan mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin).

Are Beau and Nathan boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Nathan is primarily a boy name.