Beau vs Silas

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 #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

English American Biblical

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Beau Rank #69

Silas Rank #81

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #81 for Silas.

Is Beau or Silas more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Silas at #81 in the United States.

What do Beau and Silas mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Beau and Silas boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.