Calvin vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Calvin

Boy #140 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bald, hairless"

Origin: Latin

English American French

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Calvin Rank #140

Beau Rank #69

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #140 for Calvin.

Is Calvin or Beau more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Calvin at #140 in the United States.

What do Calvin and Beau mean?

Calvin means "bald, hairless" (Latin origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Calvin and Beau boy or girl names?

Calvin is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.