Beau vs Otto

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 #274 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealth, fortune, prosperity"

Origin: Old High German

German Scandinavian Italian English

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

Otto Rank #274

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #274 for Otto.

Is Beau or Otto more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Otto at #274 in the United States.

What do Beau and Otto mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin).

Are Beau and Otto boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Otto is primarily a boy name.