Jonah vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jonah

Boy #126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dove"

Origin: Hebrew

English Jewish Christian American

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Jonah Rank #126

Beau Rank #69

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #126 for Jonah.

Is Jonah or Beau more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Jonah at #126 in the United States.

What do Jonah and Beau mean?

Jonah means "dove" (Hebrew origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Jonah and Beau boy or girl names?

Jonah is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.