Beau vs Steven

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 #269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

English American Dutch

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Beau Rank #69

Steven Rank #269

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #269 for Steven.

Is Beau or Steven more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Steven at #269 in the United States.

What do Beau and Steven mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Steven means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin).

Are Beau and Steven boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Steven is primarily a boy name.