Beau vs Nicholas

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 #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

English Greek French Italian Russian German Dutch

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

Nicholas Rank #117

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Beau or Nicholas more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Beau and Nicholas mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Beau and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.