Robert vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Robert

Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

English French German Scottish

24 High Risk

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Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Robert Rank #90

Beau Rank #69

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #90 for Robert.

Is Robert or Beau more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Robert at #90 in the United States.

What do Robert and Beau mean?

Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Robert and Beau boy or girl names?

Robert is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.