Giovanni vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Giovanni

Boy #122 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"Italian form of John, gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Italian Latin American American

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Giovanni Rank #122

Beau Rank #69

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #122 for Giovanni.

Is Giovanni or Beau more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Giovanni at #122 in the United States.

What do Giovanni and Beau mean?

Giovanni means "Italian form of John, gift of God" (Hebrew origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Giovanni and Beau boy or girl names?

Giovanni is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.