Luke vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luke

Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

Greek English Latin American

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Luke Rank #34

Beau Rank #69

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #69 for Beau.

Is Luke or Beau more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Beau at #69 in the United States.

What do Luke and Beau mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Luke and Beau boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.