Nicolas vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Greek French Spanish Christian English

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Nicolas Rank #184

Beau Rank #69

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Nicolas or Beau more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Beau mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Nicolas and Beau boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.