Xavier vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xavier

Boy #102 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"savior"

Origin: Spanish

Spanish French English Portuguese

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Xavier Rank #102

Beau Rank #69

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #102 for Xavier.

Is Xavier or Beau more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Xavier at #102 in the United States.

What do Xavier and Beau mean?

Xavier means "savior" (Spanish origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Xavier and Beau boy or girl names?

Xavier is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.