Simon vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

English French German Scandinavian Jewish

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Simon Rank #251

Beau Rank #69

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #251 for Simon.

Is Simon or Beau more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Simon and Beau mean?

Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Simon and Beau boy or girl names?

Simon is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.