Oliver vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oliver

Boy #3 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

English French Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Oliver Rank #3

Beau Rank #69

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #69 for Beau.

Is Oliver or Beau more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Beau at #69 in the United States.

What do Oliver and Beau mean?

Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Oliver and Beau boy or girl names?

Oliver is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.