Samuel vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English Jewish Christian American French

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Samuel Rank #17

Beau Rank #69

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #69 for Beau.

Is Samuel or Beau more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Beau at #69 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Beau mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Samuel and Beau boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.