Blake vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blake

Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Blake Rank #265

Beau Rank #69

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #265 for Blake.

Is Blake or Beau more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Blake and Beau mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Blake and Beau boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.