Wesley vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wesley

Boy #58 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the western farmstead"

Origin: Old English

English American Protestant Christian

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Wesley Rank #58

Beau Rank #69

Wesley is more popular, ranked #58 vs #69 for Beau.

Is Wesley or Beau more popular?

Wesley is more popular, ranked #58 compared to Beau at #69 in the United States.

What do Wesley and Beau mean?

Wesley means "from the western farmstead" (Old English origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Wesley and Beau boy or girl names?

Wesley is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.