Matthew vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

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12 High Risk

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Matthew Rank #33

Beau Rank #69

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #69 for Beau.

Is Matthew or Beau more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Beau at #69 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Beau mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Matthew and Beau boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.