Jesse vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jesse

Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian American

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Jesse Rank #187

Beau Rank #69

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #187 for Jesse.

Is Jesse or Beau more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Jesse at #187 in the United States.

What do Jesse and Beau mean?

Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Jesse and Beau boy or girl names?

Jesse is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.