John vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

English Irish American Christian Jewish

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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John Rank #21

Beau Rank #69

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #69 for Beau.

Is John or Beau more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Beau at #69 in the United States.

What do John and Beau mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are John and Beau boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.