August vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#88
Total SSA Count
3,876
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Auggie, Gus

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Beau

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

American French British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#69
Total SSA Count
4,694
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

August Rank #88
Beau Rank #69

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #88 for August.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

August ___

  • August James
  • August William
  • August Cole
  • August Everett
  • August Thomas
  • August Reid

Beau ___

  • Beau James
  • Beau Alexander
  • Beau William
  • Beau Thomas
  • Beau Harrison
  • Beau Charles

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose August

Felix Atticus Theodore Celeste Cordelia

If you choose Beau

Colt Brooks Briar Scarlett Willa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is August or Beau more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do August and Beau mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are August and Beau boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.

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