David vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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David Rank #31

Beau Rank #69

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #69 for Beau.

Is David or Beau more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Beau at #69 in the United States.

What do David and Beau mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are David and Beau boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.