Beau vs Paul

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 #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

Latin Christian English French German Spanish

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Beau Rank #69

Paul Rank #264

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Beau or Paul more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Beau and Paul mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Beau and Paul boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.