Beau vs Samuel

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 #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English Jewish Christian American French

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

Samuel Rank #17

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #69 for Beau.

Is Beau or Samuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Beau at #69 in the United States.

What do Beau and Samuel mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Beau and Samuel boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.