Cohen vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cohen

Boy #239 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American American

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Cohen Rank #239

Beau Rank #69

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #239 for Cohen.

Is Cohen or Beau more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Cohen at #239 in the United States.

What do Cohen and Beau mean?

Cohen means "priest" (Hebrew origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Cohen and Beau boy or girl names?

Cohen is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.