Mason vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mason

Boy #42 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Stone worker; one who builds with stone"

Origin: English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Mason Rank #42

Beau Rank #69

Mason is more popular, ranked #42 vs #69 for Beau.

Is Mason or Beau more popular?

Mason is more popular, ranked #42 compared to Beau at #69 in the United States.

What do Mason and Beau mean?

Mason means "Stone worker; one who builds with stone" (English origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Mason and Beau boy or girl names?

Mason is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.