Beau vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Beau

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

{:type=>:nickname, :severity=>:medium, :message=>"'Beau' can be twisted to 'bo'"}

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

English French German Scandinavian Jewish

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

Simon Rank #251

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #251 for Simon.

Is Beau or Simon more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Beau and Simon mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Beau and Simon boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.