Jackson vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jackson

Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Jackson Rank #35

Beau Rank #69

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #69 for Beau.

Is Jackson or Beau more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Beau at #69 in the United States.

What do Jackson and Beau mean?

Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Jackson and Beau boy or girl names?

Jackson is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.