Beau vs Wesley

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 #58 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the western farmstead"

Origin: Old English

English American Protestant Christian

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Beau Rank #69

Wesley Rank #58

Wesley is more popular, ranked #58 vs #69 for Beau.

Is Beau or Wesley more popular?

Wesley is more popular, ranked #58 compared to Beau at #69 in the United States.

What do Beau and Wesley mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Wesley means "from the western farmstead" (Old English origin).

Are Beau and Wesley boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Wesley is primarily a boy name.