Nathaniel vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathaniel

Boy #144 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American Christian

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Nathaniel Rank #144

Beau Rank #69

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #144 for Nathaniel.

Is Nathaniel or Beau more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Nathaniel at #144 in the United States.

What do Nathaniel and Beau mean?

Nathaniel means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Nathaniel and Beau boy or girl names?

Nathaniel is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.