Hunter vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hunter

Boy #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Hunter Rank #128

Beau Rank #69

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #128 for Hunter.

Is Hunter or Beau more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Hunter at #128 in the United States.

What do Hunter and Beau mean?

Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Hunter and Beau boy or girl names?

Hunter is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.