Nathan vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathan

Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American French

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Nathan Rank #62

Beau Rank #69

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #69 for Beau.

Is Nathan or Beau more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Beau at #69 in the United States.

What do Nathan and Beau mean?

Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Nathan and Beau boy or girl names?

Nathan is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.