Daniel vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daniel

Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

English Spanish French German Jewish Christian

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

{:type=>:nickname, :severity=>:medium, :message=>"'Beau' can be twisted to 'bo'"}

Daniel Rank #16

Beau Rank #69

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #69 for Beau.

Is Daniel or Beau more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Beau at #69 in the United States.

What do Daniel and Beau mean?

Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Daniel and Beau boy or girl names?

Daniel is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.