Jonathan vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jonathan

Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

English Hebrew American Spanish

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Jonathan Rank #83

Beau Rank #69

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #83 for Jonathan.

Is Jonathan or Beau more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Jonathan at #83 in the United States.

What do Jonathan and Beau mean?

Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Jonathan and Beau boy or girl names?

Jonathan is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.