Ethan vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ethan

Boy #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish Christian

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Ethan Rank #19

Beau Rank #69

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #69 for Beau.

Is Ethan or Beau more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Beau at #69 in the United States.

What do Ethan and Beau mean?

Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Ethan and Beau boy or girl names?

Ethan is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.