Benjamin vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benjamin

Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English French

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Benjamin Rank #11

Beau Rank #69

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #69 for Beau.

Is Benjamin or Beau more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to Beau at #69 in the United States.

What do Benjamin and Beau mean?

Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Benjamin and Beau boy or girl names?

Benjamin is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.