Beau vs Oliver

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 #3 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

English French Scandinavian

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Beau Rank #69

Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #69 for Beau.

Is Beau or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Beau at #69 in the United States.

What do Beau and Oliver mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Beau and Oliver boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.