Beau vs Nicolas

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 #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Greek French Spanish Christian English

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

Nicolas Rank #184

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Beau or Nicolas more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Beau and Nicolas mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Beau and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.