Beau vs Daniel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Daniel

Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Spanish French German Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#16
Total SSA Count
8,391
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dan, Danny, Dani

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Beau Rank #69
Daniel Rank #16

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #69 for Beau.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Beau ___

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

Daniel ___

  • Daniel James
  • Daniel Patrick
  • Daniel Thomas
  • Daniel Michael
  • Daniel Joseph
  • Daniel Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Beau

Colt Brooks Briar Scarlett Willa

If you choose Daniel

Sophia Emily Nathan Rebecca Joshua

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beau or Daniel more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Beau at #69 in the United States.

What do Beau and Daniel mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Beau and Daniel boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Daniel is primarily a boy name.

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