Jordan vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jordan

Boy #104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to flow down, descend"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Arabic

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Jordan Rank #104

Beau Rank #69

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #104 for Jordan.

Is Jordan or Beau more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Jordan at #104 in the United States.

What do Jordan and Beau mean?

Jordan means "to flow down, descend" (Hebrew origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Jordan and Beau boy or girl names?

Jordan is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.