Cooper vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cooper

Boy #50 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #50
Total SSA Count: 5,699
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Beau

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

American French British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #69
Total SSA Count: 4,694
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Cooper Rank #50

Beau Rank #69

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #69 for Beau.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cooper or Beau more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Beau at #69 in the United States.

What do Cooper and Beau mean?

Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Cooper and Beau boy or girl names?

Cooper is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.

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