Micah vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Micah

Boy #86 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew (Mikha)

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#86
Total SSA Count
3,909
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Beau

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

American French British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#69
Total SSA Count
4,694
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Micah Rank #86
Beau Rank #69

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #86 for Micah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Micah or Beau more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Micah at #86 in the United States.

What do Micah and Beau mean?

Micah means "who is like God?" (Hebrew (Mikha) origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Micah and Beau boy or girl names?

Micah is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.

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