Beau vs Robert

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 #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

English French German Scottish

24 High Risk

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Beau Rank #69

Robert Rank #90

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #90 for Robert.

Is Beau or Robert more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Robert at #90 in the United States.

What do Beau and Robert mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin).

Are Beau and Robert boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Robert is primarily a boy name.