Harvey vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harvey

Boy #244 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"battle worthy"

Origin: Old Breton

English British Irish American

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Harvey Rank #244

Beau Rank #69

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #244 for Harvey.

Is Harvey or Beau more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Harvey at #244 in the United States.

What do Harvey and Beau mean?

Harvey means "battle worthy" (Old Breton origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Harvey and Beau boy or girl names?

Harvey is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.